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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159, 238.23 and 101.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159, 238.23 and 101.29 is: 151.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159 : 238.23 = 101.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159/238.23 = 101.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159x = 238.23 × 101.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159x = 24,130.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,130.32/159
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.76

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