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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.90, 239.85 and 108.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.90, 239.85 and 108.42 is: 162.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.90 : 239.85 = 108.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.90/239.85 = 108.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.90x = 239.85 × 108.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.90x = 26,004.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,004.49/159.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.63

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