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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.37, 239.06 and 68.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.37, 239.06 and 68.05 is: 102.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.37 : 239.06 = 68.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.37/239.06 = 68.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.37x = 239.06 × 68.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.37x = 16,268.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,268.03/159.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.08

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