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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.10, 238.65 and 107.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.10, 238.65 and 107.85 is: 161.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.10 : 238.65 = 107.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.10/238.65 = 107.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.10x = 238.65 × 107.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.10x = 25,738.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,738.40/159.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.78

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