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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.95, 239.82 and 67.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.95, 239.82 and 67.44 is: 101.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.95 : 239.82 = 67.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.95/239.82 = 67.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.95x = 239.82 × 67.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.95x = 16,173.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,173.46/159.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.12

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