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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.72, 239.18 and 114.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.72, 239.18 and 114.36 is: 171.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.72 : 239.18 = 114.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.72/239.18 = 114.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.72x = 239.18 × 114.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.72x = 27,352.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,352.05/159.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.25

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