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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.13, 238.88 and 116.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.13, 238.88 and 116.05 is: 174.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.13 : 238.88 = 116.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.13/238.88 = 116.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.13x = 238.88 × 116.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.13x = 27,722.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,722.16/159.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.21

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