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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.22, 238.38 and 104.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.22, 238.38 and 104.95 is: 157.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.22 : 238.38 = 104.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.22/238.38 = 104.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.22x = 238.38 × 104.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.22x = 25,017.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,017.98/159.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.13

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