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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.96, 239.80 and 102.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.96, 239.80 and 102.21 is: 153.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.96 : 239.80 = 102.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.96/239.80 = 102.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.96x = 239.80 × 102.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.96x = 24,509.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,509.96/159.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.23

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