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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.48, 238.95 and 113.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.48, 238.95 and 113.73 is: 170.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.48 : 238.95 = 113.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.48/238.95 = 113.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.48x = 238.95 × 113.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.48x = 27,175.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,175.78/159.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.40

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