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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.47, 239.24 and 105.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.47, 239.24 and 105.38 is: 158.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.47 : 239.24 = 105.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.47/239.24 = 105.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.47x = 239.24 × 105.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.47x = 25,210.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,210.18/159.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.09

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