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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.95, 239.91 and 45.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.95, 239.91 and 45.95 is: 68.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.95 : 239.91 = 45.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.95/239.91 = 45.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.95x = 239.91 × 45.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.95x = 11,022.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,022.66/159.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.92

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