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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.84, 239.76 and 101.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.84, 239.76 and 101.88 is: 152.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.84 : 239.76 = 101.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.84/239.76 = 101.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.84x = 239.76 × 101.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.84x = 24,426.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,426.75/159.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.82

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