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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.93, 240.17 and 105.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.93, 240.17 and 105.18 is: 157.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.93 : 240.17 = 105.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.93/240.17 = 105.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.93x = 240.17 × 105.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.93x = 25,261.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,261.08/159.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.95

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