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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.45, 239.31 and 68.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.45, 239.31 and 68.16 is: 102.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.45 : 239.31 = 68.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.45/239.31 = 68.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.45x = 239.31 × 68.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.45x = 16,311.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,311.37/159.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.30

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