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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.01, 238.45 and 101.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.01, 238.45 and 101.18 is: 151.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.01 : 238.45 = 101.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.01/238.45 = 101.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.01x = 238.45 × 101.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.01x = 24,124.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,124.67/159.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.72

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