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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.65, 239.88 and 101.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.65, 239.88 and 101.90 is: 153.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.65 : 239.88 = 101.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.65/239.88 = 101.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.65x = 239.88 × 101.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.65x = 24,444.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,444.37/159.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.11

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