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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.18, 239.06 and 118.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.18, 239.06 and 118.47 is: 177.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.18 : 239.06 = 118.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.18/239.06 = 118.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.18x = 239.06 × 118.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.18x = 28,321.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,321.44/159.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.92

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