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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.76, 239.84 and 108.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.76, 239.84 and 108.53 is: 162.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.76 : 239.84 = 108.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.76/239.84 = 108.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.76x = 239.84 × 108.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.76x = 26,029.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,029.84/159.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.93

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