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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.26, 238.73 and 104.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.26, 238.73 and 104.41 is: 156.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.26 : 238.73 = 104.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.26/238.73 = 104.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.26x = 238.73 × 104.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.26x = 24,925.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,925.80/159.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.51

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