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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.91, 239.91 and 116.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.91, 239.91 and 116.49 is: 174.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.91 : 239.91 = 116.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.91/239.91 = 116.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.91x = 239.91 × 116.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.91x = 27,947.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,947.12/159.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.77

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