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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.95, 239.46 and 116.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.95, 239.46 and 116.48 is: 174.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.95 : 239.46 = 116.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.95/239.46 = 116.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.95x = 239.46 × 116.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.95x = 27,891.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,891.10/159.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.38

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