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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.22, 239.23 and 78.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.22, 239.23 and 78.22 is: 117.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.22 : 239.23 = 78.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.22/239.23 = 78.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.22x = 239.23 × 78.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.22x = 18,712.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,712.57/159.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.53

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