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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.42, 239.19 and 105.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.42, 239.19 and 105.18 is: 157.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.42 : 239.19 = 105.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.42/239.19 = 105.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.42x = 239.19 × 105.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.42x = 25,158.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,158.00/159.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.81

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