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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.49, 239.27 and 68.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.49, 239.27 and 68.14 is: 102.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.49 : 239.27 = 68.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.49/239.27 = 68.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.49x = 239.27 × 68.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.49x = 16,303.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,303.86/159.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.22

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