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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.96, 239.79 and 51.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.96, 239.79 and 51.68 is: 77.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.96 : 239.79 = 51.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.96/239.79 = 51.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.96x = 239.79 × 51.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.96x = 12,390.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,390.89/159.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.46

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