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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.36, 219.60 and 107.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.36, 219.60 and 107.68 is: 148.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.36 : 219.60 = 107.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.36/219.60 = 107.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.36x = 219.60 × 107.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.36x = 23,646.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,646.53/159.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.38

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