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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.92, 238.24 and 107.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.92, 238.24 and 107.43 is: 161.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.92 : 238.24 = 107.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.92/238.24 = 107.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.92x = 238.24 × 107.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.92x = 25,594.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,594.12/158.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.05

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