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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.08, 238.63 and 76.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.08, 238.63 and 76.79 is: 115.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.08 : 238.63 = 76.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.08/238.63 = 76.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.08x = 238.63 × 76.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.08x = 18,324.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,324.40/159.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.19

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