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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.47, 239.23 and 68.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.47, 239.23 and 68.16 is: 102.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.47 : 239.23 = 68.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.47/239.23 = 68.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.47x = 239.23 × 68.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.47x = 16,305.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,305.92/159.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.25

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