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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.95, 239.94 and 119.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.95, 239.94 and 119.63 is: 179.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.95 : 239.94 = 119.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.95/239.94 = 119.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.95x = 239.94 × 119.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.95x = 28,704.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,704.62/159.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.46

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