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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.02, 238.22 and 77.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.02, 238.22 and 77.94 is: 116.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.02 : 238.22 = 77.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.02/238.22 = 77.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.02x = 238.22 × 77.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.02x = 18,566.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,566.87/159.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.76

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