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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.72, 358.21 and 101.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.72, 358.21 and 101.75 is: 152.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.72 : 358.21 = 101.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.72/358.21 = 101.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.72x = 358.21 × 101.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.72x = 36,446.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,446.08/238.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.68

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