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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.06, 238.20 and 104.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.06, 238.20 and 104.03 is: 155.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.06 : 238.20 = 104.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.06/238.20 = 104.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.06x = 238.20 × 104.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.06x = 24,779.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,779.95/159.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.79

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