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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.49, 239.30 and 68.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.49, 239.30 and 68.21 is: 102.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.49 : 239.30 = 68.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.49/239.30 = 68.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.49x = 239.30 × 68.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.49x = 16,322.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,322.65/159.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.34

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