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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.43, 239.27 and 68.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.43, 239.27 and 68.19 is: 102.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.43 : 239.27 = 68.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.43/239.27 = 68.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.43x = 239.27 × 68.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.43x = 16,316.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,316.12/159.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.34

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