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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.40, 238.98 and 113.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.40, 238.98 and 113.80 is: 170.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.40 : 238.98 = 113.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.40/238.98 = 113.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.40x = 238.98 × 113.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.40x = 27,195.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,195.92/159.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.61

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