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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.78, 239.22 and 101.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.78, 239.22 and 101.84 is: 152.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.78 : 239.22 = 101.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.78/239.22 = 101.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.78x = 239.22 × 101.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.78x = 24,360.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,360.97/159.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.47

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