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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.24, 238.72 and 68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.24, 238.72 and 68 is: 101.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.24 : 238.72 = 68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.24/238.72 = 68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.24x = 238.72 × 68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.24x = 16,232.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,232.96/159.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.94

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