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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.17, 238.79 and 67.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.17, 238.79 and 67.91 is: 101.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.17 : 238.79 = 67.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.17/238.79 = 67.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.17x = 238.79 × 67.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.17x = 16,215.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,215.20/159.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.88

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