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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.21, 238.77 and 77.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.21, 238.77 and 77.99 is: 116.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.21 : 238.77 = 77.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.21/238.77 = 77.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.21x = 238.77 × 77.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.21x = 18,620.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,620.48/159.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.96

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