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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.16, 238.74 and 105.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.16, 238.74 and 105.16 is: 157.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.16 : 238.74 = 105.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.16/238.74 = 105.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.16x = 238.74 × 105.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.16x = 25,105.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,105.90/159.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.74

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