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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159, 219.42 and 107.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159, 219.42 and 107.34 is: 148.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159 : 219.42 = 107.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159/219.42 = 107.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159x = 219.42 × 107.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159x = 23,552.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,552.54/159
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.13

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