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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.74, 239.78 and 68.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.74, 239.78 and 68.50 is: 102.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.74 : 239.78 = 68.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.74/239.78 = 68.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.74x = 239.78 × 68.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.74x = 16,424.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,424.93/159.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.82

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