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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.18, 239.04 and 104.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.18, 239.04 and 104.43 is: 156.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.18 : 239.04 = 104.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.18/239.04 = 104.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.18x = 239.04 × 104.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.18x = 24,962.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,962.95/159.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.82

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