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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.10, 238.49 and 78.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.10, 238.49 and 78.06 is: 117.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.10 : 238.49 = 78.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.10/238.49 = 78.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.10x = 238.49 × 78.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.10x = 18,616.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,616.53/159.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.01

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