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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.18, 238.64 and 104.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.18, 238.64 and 104.96 is: 157.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.18 : 238.64 = 104.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.18/238.64 = 104.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.18x = 238.64 × 104.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.18x = 25,045.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,045.94/159.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.34

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