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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.42, 238.92 and 104.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.42, 238.92 and 104.51 is: 156.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.42 : 238.92 = 104.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.42/238.92 = 104.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.42x = 238.92 × 104.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.42x = 24,969.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,969.53/159.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.63

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