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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.68, 357.96 and 101.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.68, 357.96 and 101.76 is: 152.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.68 : 357.96 = 101.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.68/357.96 = 101.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.68x = 357.96 × 101.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.68x = 36,426.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,426.01/238.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.61

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