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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.02, 238.17 and 85.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.02, 238.17 and 85.78 is: 128.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.02 : 238.17 = 85.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.02/238.17 = 85.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.02x = 238.17 × 85.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.02x = 20,429.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,429.03/159.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.47

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