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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.55, 239.38 and 101.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.55, 239.38 and 101.82 is: 152.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.55 : 239.38 = 101.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.55/239.38 = 101.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.55x = 239.38 × 101.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.55x = 24,373.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,373.16/159.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.76

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