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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.31, 238.65 and 105.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.31, 238.65 and 105.04 is: 157.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.31 : 238.65 = 105.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.31/238.65 = 105.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.31x = 238.65 × 105.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.31x = 25,067.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,067.80/159.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.35

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