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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.34, 239.07 and 68.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.34, 239.07 and 68.03 is: 102.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.34 : 239.07 = 68.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.34/239.07 = 68.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.34x = 239.07 × 68.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.34x = 16,264.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,264.53/159.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.08

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