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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.83, 239.61 and 67.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.83, 239.61 and 67.29 is: 100.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.83 : 239.61 = 67.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.83/239.61 = 67.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.83x = 239.61 × 67.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.83x = 16,123.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,123.36/159.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.88

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