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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.08, 238.46 and 101.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.08, 238.46 and 101.28 is: 151.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.08 : 238.46 = 101.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.08/238.46 = 101.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.08x = 238.46 × 101.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.08x = 24,151.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,151.23/159.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.82

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