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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.04, 238.62 and 67.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.04, 238.62 and 67.76 is: 101.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.04 : 238.62 = 67.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.04/238.62 = 67.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.04x = 238.62 × 67.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.04x = 16,168.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,168.89/159.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.67

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