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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.92, 240.32 and 108.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.92, 240.32 and 108.72 is: 163.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.92 : 240.32 = 108.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.92/240.32 = 108.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.92x = 240.32 × 108.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.92x = 26,127.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,127.59/159.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.38

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