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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.30, 238.68 and 113.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.30, 238.68 and 113.42 is: 169.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.30 : 238.68 = 113.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.30/238.68 = 113.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.30x = 238.68 × 113.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.30x = 27,071.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,071.09/159.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.94

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