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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.79, 239.55 and 105.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.79, 239.55 and 105.52 is: 158.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.79 : 239.55 = 105.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.79/239.55 = 105.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.79x = 239.55 × 105.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.79x = 25,277.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,277.32/159.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.19

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