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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.85, 239.93 and 105.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.85, 239.93 and 105.78 is: 158.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.85 : 239.93 = 105.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.85/239.93 = 105.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.85x = 239.93 × 105.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.85x = 25,379.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,379.80/159.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.77

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