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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.63, 239.04 and 113.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.63, 239.04 and 113.91 is: 170.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.63 : 239.04 = 113.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.63/239.04 = 113.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.63x = 239.04 × 113.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.63x = 27,229.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,229.05/159.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.58

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