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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.88, 240.20 and 105.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.88, 240.20 and 105.88 is: 159.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.88 : 240.20 = 105.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.88/240.20 = 105.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.88x = 240.20 × 105.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.88x = 25,432.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,432.38/159.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.07

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