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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.74, 239.77 and 68.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.74, 239.77 and 68.49 is: 102.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.74 : 239.77 = 68.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.74/239.77 = 68.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.74x = 239.77 × 68.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.74x = 16,421.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,421.85/159.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.80

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