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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.38, 238.96 and 68.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.38, 238.96 and 68.12 is: 102.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.38 : 238.96 = 68.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.38/238.96 = 68.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.38x = 238.96 × 68.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.38x = 16,277.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,277.96/159.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.13

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