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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.66, 239.45 and 101.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.66, 239.45 and 101.88 is: 152.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.66 : 239.45 = 101.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.66/239.45 = 101.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.66x = 239.45 × 101.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.66x = 24,394.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,394.66/159.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.79

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