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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.58, 239.28 and 68.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.58, 239.28 and 68.23 is: 102.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.58 : 239.28 = 68.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.58/239.28 = 68.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.58x = 239.28 × 68.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.58x = 16,326.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,326.07/159.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.31

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