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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.62, 239.66 and 102.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.62, 239.66 and 102.21 is: 153.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.62 : 239.66 = 102.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.62/239.66 = 102.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.62x = 239.66 × 102.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.62x = 24,495.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,495.90/159.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.46

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