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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.97, 239.97 and 68.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.97, 239.97 and 68.67 is: 103.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.97 : 239.97 = 68.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.97/239.97 = 68.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.97x = 239.97 × 68.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.97x = 16,478.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,478.74/159.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.01

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