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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.14, 238.72 and 105.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.14, 238.72 and 105.42 is: 158.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.14 : 238.72 = 105.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.14/238.72 = 105.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.14x = 238.72 × 105.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.14x = 25,165.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,165.86/159.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.14

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