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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.69, 239.01 and 119.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.69, 239.01 and 119.19 is: 178.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.69 : 239.01 = 119.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.69/239.01 = 119.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.69x = 239.01 × 119.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.69x = 28,487.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,487.60/159.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.39

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