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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.56, 239.16 and 68.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.56, 239.16 and 68.21 is: 102.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.56 : 239.16 = 68.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.56/239.16 = 68.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.56x = 239.16 × 68.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.56x = 16,313.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,313.10/159.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.24

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