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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.55, 238.91 and 104.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.55, 238.91 and 104.57 is: 156.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.55 : 238.91 = 104.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.55/238.91 = 104.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.55x = 238.91 × 104.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.55x = 24,983.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,983.34/159.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.58

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