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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.68, 239.83 and 101.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.68, 239.83 and 101.97 is: 153.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.68 : 239.83 = 101.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.68/239.83 = 101.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.68x = 239.83 × 101.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.68x = 24,455.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,455.21/159.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.15

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