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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.96, 239.31 and 114.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.96, 239.31 and 114.33 is: 171.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.96 : 239.31 = 114.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.96/239.31 = 114.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.96x = 239.31 × 114.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.96x = 27,360.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,360.31/159.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.04

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