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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.46, 238.88 and 105.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.46, 238.88 and 105.19 is: 157.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.46 : 238.88 = 105.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.46/238.88 = 105.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.46x = 238.88 × 105.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.46x = 25,127.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,127.79/159.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.58

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