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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.96, 240.03 and 102.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.96, 240.03 and 102.18 is: 153.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.96 : 240.03 = 102.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.96/240.03 = 102.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.96x = 240.03 × 102.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.96x = 24,526.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,526.27/159.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.33

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