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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.54, 239.14 and 104.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.54, 239.14 and 104.63 is: 156.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.54 : 239.14 = 104.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.54/239.14 = 104.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.54x = 239.14 × 104.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.54x = 25,021.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,021.22/159.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.83

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