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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.40, 239.28 and 111.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.40, 239.28 and 111.16 is: 166.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.40 : 239.28 = 111.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.40/239.28 = 111.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.40x = 239.28 × 111.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.40x = 26,598.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,598.36/159.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.87

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