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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.62, 239.31 and 113.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.62, 239.31 and 113.96 is: 170.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.62 : 239.31 = 113.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.62/239.31 = 113.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.62x = 239.31 × 113.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.62x = 27,271.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,271.77/159.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.85

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