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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.08, 238.49 and 77.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.08, 238.49 and 77.88 is: 116.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.08 : 238.49 = 77.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.08/238.49 = 77.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.08x = 238.49 × 77.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.08x = 18,573.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,573.60/159.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.76

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