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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.54, 239.22 and 108.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.54, 239.22 and 108.15 is: 162.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.54 : 239.22 = 108.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.54/239.22 = 108.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.54x = 239.22 × 108.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.54x = 25,871.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,871.64/159.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.16

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