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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.32, 238.70 and 113.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.32, 238.70 and 113.43 is: 169.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.32 : 238.70 = 113.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.32/238.70 = 113.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.32x = 238.70 × 113.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.32x = 27,076.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,076.92/159.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.95

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