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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.06, 238.55 and 115.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.06, 238.55 and 115.83 is: 173.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.06 : 238.55 = 115.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.06/238.55 = 115.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.06x = 238.55 × 115.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.06x = 27,630.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,630.67/159.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.71

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