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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.12, 238.56 and 113.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.12, 238.56 and 113.46 is: 170.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.12 : 238.56 = 113.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.12/238.56 = 113.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.12x = 238.56 × 113.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.12x = 27,067.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,067.02/159.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.10

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