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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.38, 238.83 and 108.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.38, 238.83 and 108.02 is: 161.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.38 : 238.83 = 108.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.38/238.83 = 108.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.38x = 238.83 × 108.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.38x = 25,797.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,797.87/159.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.86

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