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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.26, 238.72 and 104.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.26, 238.72 and 104.40 is: 156.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.26 : 238.72 = 104.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.26/238.72 = 104.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.26x = 238.72 × 104.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.26x = 24,921.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,921.21/159.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.48

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