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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.69, 239.62 and 67.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.69, 239.62 and 67.13 is: 100.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.69 : 239.62 = 67.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.69/239.62 = 67.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.69x = 239.62 × 67.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.69x = 16,085.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,085.86/159.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.73

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