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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.02, 238.24 and 110.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.02, 238.24 and 110.27 is: 165.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.02 : 238.24 = 110.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.02/238.24 = 110.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.02x = 238.24 × 110.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.02x = 26,270.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,270.72/159.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.20

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