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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.02, 357.12 and 101.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.02, 357.12 and 101.10 is: 151.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.02 : 357.12 = 101.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.02/357.12 = 101.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.02x = 357.12 × 101.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.02x = 36,104.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,104.83/238.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.69

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