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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.42, 238.93 and 113.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.42, 238.93 and 113.67 is: 170.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.42 : 238.93 = 113.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.42/238.93 = 113.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.42x = 238.93 × 113.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.42x = 27,160.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,160.21/159.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.37

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