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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.12, 238.52 and 115.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.12, 238.52 and 115.76 is: 173.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.12 : 238.52 = 115.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.12/238.52 = 115.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.12x = 238.52 × 115.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.12x = 27,611.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,611.08/159.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.52

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