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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.36, 238.97 and 68.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.36, 238.97 and 68.01 is: 101.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.36 : 238.97 = 68.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.36/238.97 = 68.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.36x = 238.97 × 68.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.36x = 16,252.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,252.35/159.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.99

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