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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.29, 238.50 and 104.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.29, 238.50 and 104.29 is: 156.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.29 : 238.50 = 104.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.29/238.50 = 104.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.29x = 238.50 × 104.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.29x = 24,872.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,872.57/159.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.14

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