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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.11, 238.75 and 110.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.11, 238.75 and 110.51 is: 165.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.11 : 238.75 = 110.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.11/238.75 = 110.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.11x = 238.75 × 110.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.11x = 26,385.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,385.03/159.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.82

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