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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.28, 219.84 and 107.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.28, 219.84 and 107.50 is: 148.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.28 : 219.84 = 107.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.28/219.84 = 107.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.28x = 219.84 × 107.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.28x = 23,632.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,632.80/159.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.37

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