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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.93, 239.91 and 63.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.93, 239.91 and 63.75 is: 95.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.93 : 239.91 = 63.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.93/239.91 = 63.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.93x = 239.91 × 63.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.93x = 15,294.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,294.26/159.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.63

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