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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.98, 239.97 and 106.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.98, 239.97 and 106.22 is: 159.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.98 : 239.97 = 106.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.98/239.97 = 106.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.98x = 239.97 × 106.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.98x = 25,489.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,489.61/159.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.33

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