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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.20, 238.38 and 107.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.20, 238.38 and 107.73 is: 161.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.20 : 238.38 = 107.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.20/238.38 = 107.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.20x = 238.38 × 107.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.20x = 25,680.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,680.27/159.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.31

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