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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.88, 240.29 and 108.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.88, 240.29 and 108.85 is: 163.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.88 : 240.29 = 108.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.88/240.29 = 108.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.88x = 240.29 × 108.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.88x = 26,154.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,154.42/159.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.59

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