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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.61, 239.54 and 110.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.61, 239.54 and 110.83 is: 166.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.61 : 239.54 = 110.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.61/239.54 = 110.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.61x = 239.54 × 110.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.61x = 26,548.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,548.22/159.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.33

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