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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.76, 239.52 and 68.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.76, 239.52 and 68.38 is: 102.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.76 : 239.52 = 68.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.76/239.52 = 68.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.76x = 239.52 × 68.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.76x = 16,378.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,378.38/159.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.52

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