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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.78, 239.57 and 105.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.78, 239.57 and 105.58 is: 158.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.78 : 239.57 = 105.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.78/239.57 = 105.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.78x = 239.57 × 105.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.78x = 25,293.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,293.80/159.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.30

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