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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.57, 239.49 and 113.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.57, 239.49 and 113.94 is: 171.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.57 : 239.49 = 113.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.57/239.49 = 113.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.57x = 239.49 × 113.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.57x = 27,287.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,287.49/159.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.01

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