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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.12, 238.68 and 67.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.12, 238.68 and 67.82 is: 101.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.12 : 238.68 = 67.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.12/238.68 = 67.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.12x = 238.68 × 67.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.12x = 16,186.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,186.08/159.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.72

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