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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159, 238.54 and 67.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159, 238.54 and 67.78 is: 101.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159 : 238.54 = 67.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159/238.54 = 67.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159x = 238.54 × 67.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159x = 16,168.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,168.24/159
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.69

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