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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.60, 239.42 and 68.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.60, 239.42 and 68.26 is: 102.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.60 : 239.42 = 68.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.60/239.42 = 68.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.60x = 239.42 × 68.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.60x = 16,342.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,342.81/159.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.40

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