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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.59, 238.92 and 108.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.59, 238.92 and 108.11 is: 161.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.59 : 238.92 = 108.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.59/238.92 = 108.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.59x = 238.92 × 108.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.59x = 25,828.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,828.45/159.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.85

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