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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.07, 238.58 and 77.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.07, 238.58 and 77.89 is: 116.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.07 : 238.58 = 77.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.07/238.58 = 77.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.07x = 238.58 × 77.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.07x = 18,582.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,582.21/159.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.82

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