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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.48, 239.40 and 111.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.48, 239.40 and 111.48 is: 167.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.48 : 239.40 = 111.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.48/239.40 = 111.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.48x = 239.40 × 111.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.48x = 26,688.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,688.31/159.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.35

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