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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.42, 239.27 and 113.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.42, 239.27 and 113.88 is: 170.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.42 : 239.27 = 113.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.42/239.27 = 113.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.42x = 239.27 × 113.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.42x = 27,247.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,247.50/159.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.92

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