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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159, 238.36 and 77.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159, 238.36 and 77.76 is: 116.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159 : 238.36 = 77.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159/238.36 = 77.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159x = 238.36 × 77.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159x = 18,534.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,534.87/159
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.57

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