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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.09, 238.40 and 67.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.09, 238.40 and 67.66 is: 101.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.09 : 238.40 = 67.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.09/238.40 = 67.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.09x = 238.40 × 67.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.09x = 16,130.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,130.14/159.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.39

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