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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.50, 239.42 and 68.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.50, 239.42 and 68.24 is: 102.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.50 : 239.42 = 68.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.50/239.42 = 68.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.50x = 239.42 × 68.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.50x = 16,338.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,338.02/159.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.43

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