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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.96, 239.94 and 68.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.96, 239.94 and 68.52 is: 102.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.96 : 239.94 = 68.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.96/239.94 = 68.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.96x = 239.94 × 68.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.96x = 16,440.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,440.69/159.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.78

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