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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.02, 238.49 and 107.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.02, 238.49 and 107.65 is: 161.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.02 : 238.49 = 107.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.02/238.49 = 107.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.02x = 238.49 × 107.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.02x = 25,672.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,672.72/159.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.44

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