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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.22, 238.49 and 118.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.22, 238.49 and 118.99 is: 178.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.22 : 238.49 = 118.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.22/238.49 = 118.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.22x = 238.49 × 118.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.22x = 28,377.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,377.93/159.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.23

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