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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.41, 239.60 and 116.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.41, 239.60 and 116.93 is: 175.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.41 : 239.60 = 116.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.41/239.60 = 116.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.41x = 239.60 × 116.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.41x = 28,016.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,016.43/159.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.75

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