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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.58, 239.57 and 101.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.58, 239.57 and 101.87 is: 152.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.58 : 239.57 = 101.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.58/239.57 = 101.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.58x = 239.57 × 101.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.58x = 24,403.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,403.29/159.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.93

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