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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.87, 240.04 and 102.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.87, 240.04 and 102.46 is: 153.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.87 : 240.04 = 102.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.87/240.04 = 102.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.87x = 240.04 × 102.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.87x = 24,594.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,594.50/159.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.84

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