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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.42, 239.06 and 115.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.42, 239.06 and 115.94 is: 173.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.42 : 239.06 = 115.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.42/239.06 = 115.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.42x = 239.06 × 115.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.42x = 27,716.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,716.62/159.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.86

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