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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.50, 239.27 and 114.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.50, 239.27 and 114.08 is: 171.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.50 : 239.27 = 114.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.50/239.27 = 114.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.50x = 239.27 × 114.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.50x = 27,294.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,294.15/159.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.12

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