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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.62, 239.40 and 68.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.62, 239.40 and 68.31 is: 102.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.62 : 239.40 = 68.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.62/239.40 = 68.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.62x = 239.40 × 68.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.62x = 16,353.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,353.41/159.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.46

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