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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.43, 239.34 and 101.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.43, 239.34 and 101.77 is: 152.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.43 : 239.34 = 101.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.43/239.34 = 101.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.43x = 239.34 × 101.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.43x = 24,357.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,357.63/159.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.78

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