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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.04, 239.47 and 111.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.04, 239.47 and 111.25 is: 167.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.04 : 239.47 = 111.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.04/239.47 = 111.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.04x = 239.47 × 111.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.04x = 26,641.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,641.04/159.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.51

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