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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.36, 238.98 and 101.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.36, 238.98 and 101.62 is: 152.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.36 : 238.98 = 101.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.36/238.98 = 101.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.36x = 238.98 × 101.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.36x = 24,285.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,285.15/159.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.39

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