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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.52, 238.84 and 113.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.52, 238.84 and 113.35 is: 169.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.52 : 238.84 = 113.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.52/238.84 = 113.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.52x = 238.84 × 113.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.52x = 27,072.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,072.51/159.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.71

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