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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.16, 238.56 and 67.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.16, 238.56 and 67.84 is: 101.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.16 : 238.56 = 67.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.16/238.56 = 67.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.16x = 238.56 × 67.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.16x = 16,183.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,183.91/159.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.68

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