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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.72, 239.76 and 111.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.72, 239.76 and 111.84 is: 167.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.72 : 239.76 = 111.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.72/239.76 = 111.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.72x = 239.76 × 111.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.72x = 26,814.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,814.76/159.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.89

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