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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.12, 238.56 and 67.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.12, 238.56 and 67.77 is: 101.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.12 : 238.56 = 67.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.12/238.56 = 67.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.12x = 238.56 × 67.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.12x = 16,167.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,167.21/159.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.60

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