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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.74, 239.64 and 105.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.74, 239.64 and 105.68 is: 158.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.74 : 239.64 = 105.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.74/239.64 = 105.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.74x = 239.64 × 105.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.74x = 25,325.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,325.16/159.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.54

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