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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.97, 239.94 and 57.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.97, 239.94 and 57.24 is: 85.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.97 : 239.94 = 57.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.97/239.94 = 57.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.97x = 239.94 × 57.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.97x = 13,733.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,733.18/159.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.85

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