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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.64, 239.30 and 101.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.64, 239.30 and 101.69 is: 152.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.64 : 239.30 = 101.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.64/239.30 = 101.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.64x = 239.30 × 101.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.64x = 24,333.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,333.22/159.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.43

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