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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.71, 239.09 and 105.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.71, 239.09 and 105.50 is: 157.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.71 : 239.09 = 105.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.71/239.09 = 105.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.71x = 239.09 × 105.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.71x = 25,224.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,224.07/159.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.94

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