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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.55, 239.13 and 68.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.55, 239.13 and 68.23 is: 102.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.55 : 239.13 = 68.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.55/239.13 = 68.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.55x = 239.13 × 68.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.55x = 16,315.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,315.84/159.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.26

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