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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.85, 239.74 and 68.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.85, 239.74 and 68.52 is: 102.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.85 : 239.74 = 68.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.85/239.74 = 68.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.85x = 239.74 × 68.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.85x = 16,426.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,426.98/159.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.76

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