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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.13, 238.35 and 77.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.13, 238.35 and 77.80 is: 116.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.13 : 238.35 = 77.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.13/238.35 = 77.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.13x = 238.35 × 77.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.13x = 18,543.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,543.63/159.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.53

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