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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.10, 238.65 and 113.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.10, 238.65 and 113.33 is: 170.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.10 : 238.65 = 113.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.10/238.65 = 113.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.10x = 238.65 × 113.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.10x = 27,046.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,046.38/159.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.00

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