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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.81, 239.51 and 102.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.81, 239.51 and 102.02 is: 152.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.81 : 239.51 = 102.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.81/239.51 = 102.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.81x = 239.51 × 102.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.81x = 24,433.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,433.87/159.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.89

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