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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.63, 239.22 and 105.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.63, 239.22 and 105.41 is: 157.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.63 : 239.22 = 105.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.63/239.22 = 105.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.63x = 239.22 × 105.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.63x = 25,216.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,216.18/159.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.97

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