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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.86, 239.90 and 68.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.86, 239.90 and 68.60 is: 102.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.86 : 239.90 = 68.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.86/239.90 = 68.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.86x = 239.90 × 68.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.86x = 16,457.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,457.40/159.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.95

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