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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.24, 238.71 and 76.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.24, 238.71 and 76.93 is: 115.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.24 : 238.71 = 76.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.24/238.71 = 76.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.24x = 238.71 × 76.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.24x = 18,363.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,363.96/159.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.32

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