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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.40, 239.16 and 68.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.40, 239.16 and 68.10 is: 102.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.40 : 239.16 = 68.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.40/239.16 = 68.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.40x = 239.16 × 68.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.40x = 16,286.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,286.80/159.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.18

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