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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.91, 239.89 and 68.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.91, 239.89 and 68.61 is: 102.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.91 : 239.89 = 68.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.91/239.89 = 68.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.91x = 239.89 × 68.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.91x = 16,457.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,457.49/159.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.92

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