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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.32, 238.82 and 113

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.32, 238.82 and 113 is: 169.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.32 : 238.82 = 113 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.32/238.82 = 113/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.32x = 238.82 × 113
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.32x = 26,986.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,986.66/159.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.39

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