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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.42, 238.41 and 113.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.42, 238.41 and 113.70 is: 170.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.42 : 238.41 = 113.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.42/238.41 = 113.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.42x = 238.41 × 113.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.42x = 27,107.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,107.22/159.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.04

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