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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.16, 238.76 and 78.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.16, 238.76 and 78.04 is: 117.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.16 : 238.76 = 78.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.16/238.76 = 78.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.16x = 238.76 × 78.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.16x = 18,632.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,632.83/159.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.07

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