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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.91, 239.46 and 105.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.91, 239.46 and 105.64 is: 158.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.91 : 239.46 = 105.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.91/239.46 = 105.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.91x = 239.46 × 105.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.91x = 25,296.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,296.55/159.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.19

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