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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238, 356.96 and 101.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238, 356.96 and 101.12 is: 151.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238 : 356.96 = 101.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238/356.96 = 101.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238x = 356.96 × 101.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238x = 36,095.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,095.80/238
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.66

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