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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.79, 239.73 and 102.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.79, 239.73 and 102.10 is: 153.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.79 : 239.73 = 102.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.79/239.73 = 102.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.79x = 239.73 × 102.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.79x = 24,476.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,476.43/159.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.18

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