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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.76, 239.54 and 102.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.76, 239.54 and 102.08 is: 153.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.76 : 239.54 = 102.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.76/239.54 = 102.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.76x = 239.54 × 102.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.76x = 24,452.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,452.24/159.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.06

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