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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.52, 239.07 and 101.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.52, 239.07 and 101.56 is: 152.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.52 : 239.07 = 101.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.52/239.07 = 101.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.52x = 239.07 × 101.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.52x = 24,279.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,279.95/159.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.21

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