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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.66, 238.95 and 108.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.66, 238.95 and 108.09 is: 161.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.66 : 238.95 = 108.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.66/238.95 = 108.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.66x = 238.95 × 108.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.66x = 25,828.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,828.11/159.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.77

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