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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.89, 239.67 and 108.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.89, 239.67 and 108.54 is: 162.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.89 : 239.67 = 108.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.89/239.67 = 108.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.89x = 239.67 × 108.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.89x = 26,013.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,013.78/159.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.70

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