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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.77, 239.76 and 111.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.77, 239.76 and 111.07 is: 166.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.77 : 239.76 = 111.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.77/239.76 = 111.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.77x = 239.76 × 111.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.77x = 26,630.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,630.44/159.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.68

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