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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.42, 238.68 and 110.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.42, 238.68 and 110.56 is: 165.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.42 : 238.68 = 110.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.42/238.68 = 110.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.42x = 238.68 × 110.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.42x = 26,388.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,388.46/159.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.53

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