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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.17, 238.61 and 107.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.17, 238.61 and 107.69 is: 161.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.17 : 238.61 = 107.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.17/238.61 = 107.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.17x = 238.61 × 107.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.17x = 25,694.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,694.72/159.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.43

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