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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.37, 238.90 and 68.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.37, 238.90 and 68.15 is: 102.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.37 : 238.90 = 68.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.37/238.90 = 68.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.37x = 238.90 × 68.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.37x = 16,280.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,280.25/159.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.15

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