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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.14, 238.89 and 107.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.14, 238.89 and 107.12 is: 160.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.14 : 238.89 = 107.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.14/238.89 = 107.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.14x = 238.89 × 107.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.14x = 25,589.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,589.90/159.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.80

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