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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.63, 238.95 and 111.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.63, 238.95 and 111.39 is: 166.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.63 : 238.95 = 111.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.63/238.95 = 111.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.63x = 238.95 × 111.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.63x = 26,616.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,616.64/159.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.74

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