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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.16, 238.82 and 116.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.16, 238.82 and 116.76 is: 175.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.16 : 238.82 = 116.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.16/238.82 = 116.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.16x = 238.82 × 116.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.16x = 27,884.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,884.62/159.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.20

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