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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.42, 238.71 and 113.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.42, 238.71 and 113.55 is: 170.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.42 : 238.71 = 113.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.42/238.71 = 113.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.42x = 238.71 × 113.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.42x = 27,105.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,105.52/159.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.03

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