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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.33, 239.13 and 118.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.33, 239.13 and 118.83 is: 178.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.33 : 239.13 = 118.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.33/239.13 = 118.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.33x = 239.13 × 118.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.33x = 28,415.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,415.82/159.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.35

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