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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.45, 238.77 and 111.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.45, 238.77 and 111.39 is: 166.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.45 : 238.77 = 111.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.45/238.77 = 111.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.45x = 238.77 × 111.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.45x = 26,596.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,596.59/159.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.80

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