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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.48, 238.76 and 108.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.48, 238.76 and 108.02 is: 161.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.48 : 238.76 = 108.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.48/238.76 = 108.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.48x = 238.76 × 108.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.48x = 25,790.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,790.86/159.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.72

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