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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.98, 239.91 and 61.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.98, 239.91 and 61.12 is: 91.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.98 : 239.91 = 61.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.98/239.91 = 61.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.98x = 239.91 × 61.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.98x = 14,663.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,663.30/159.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.66

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