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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.85, 239.74 and 68.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.85, 239.74 and 68.56 is: 102.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.85 : 239.74 = 68.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.85/239.74 = 68.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.85x = 239.74 × 68.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.85x = 16,436.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,436.57/159.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.82

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