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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.57, 239.41 and 68.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.57, 239.41 and 68.32 is: 102.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.57 : 239.41 = 68.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.57/239.41 = 68.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.57x = 239.41 × 68.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.57x = 16,355.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,355.82/159.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.50

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