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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.08, 238.44 and 105.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.08, 238.44 and 105.28 is: 157.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.08 : 238.44 = 105.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.08/238.44 = 105.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.08x = 238.44 × 105.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.08x = 25,102.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,102.96/159.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.80

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