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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.28, 238.31 and 104.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.28, 238.31 and 104.91 is: 156.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.28 : 238.31 = 104.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.28/238.31 = 104.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.28x = 238.31 × 104.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.28x = 25,000.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,000.08/159.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.96

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