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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.66, 239.54 and 116.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.66, 239.54 and 116.37 is: 174.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.66 : 239.54 = 116.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.66/239.54 = 116.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.66x = 239.54 × 116.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.66x = 27,874.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,874.69/159.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.59

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