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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.37, 238.65 and 110.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.37, 238.65 and 110.56 is: 165.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.37 : 238.65 = 110.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.37/238.65 = 110.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.37x = 238.65 × 110.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.37x = 26,385.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,385.14/159.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.56

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