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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.41, 239.04 and 68.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.41, 239.04 and 68.07 is: 102.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.41 : 239.04 = 68.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.41/239.04 = 68.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.41x = 239.04 × 68.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.41x = 16,271.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,271.45/159.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.08

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