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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.20, 238.79 and 113.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.20, 238.79 and 113.90 is: 170.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.20 : 238.79 = 113.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.20/238.79 = 113.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.20x = 238.79 × 113.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.20x = 27,198.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,198.18/159.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.84

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