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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.20, 238.70 and 116.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.20, 238.70 and 116.06 is: 174.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.20 : 238.70 = 116.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.20/238.70 = 116.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.20x = 238.70 × 116.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.20x = 27,703.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,703.52/159.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.02

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