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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.26, 238.98 and 68.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.26, 238.98 and 68.03 is: 102.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.26 : 238.98 = 68.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.26/238.98 = 68.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.26x = 238.98 × 68.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.26x = 16,256.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,256.61/159.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.08

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