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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.57, 239.55 and 101.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.57, 239.55 and 101.61 is: 152.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.57 : 239.55 = 101.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.57/239.55 = 101.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.57x = 239.55 × 101.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.57x = 24,340.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,340.68/159.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.54

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