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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.10, 357.10 and 101.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.10, 357.10 and 101.16 is: 151.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.10 : 357.10 = 101.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.10/357.10 = 101.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.10x = 357.10 × 101.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.10x = 36,124.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,124.24/238.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.72

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