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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.70, 239.38 and 68.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.70, 239.38 and 68.32 is: 102.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.70 : 239.38 = 68.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.70/239.38 = 68.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.70x = 239.38 × 68.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.70x = 16,354.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,354.44/159.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.41

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