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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.35, 239.09 and 78.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.35, 239.09 and 78.14 is: 117.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.35 : 239.09 = 78.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.35/239.09 = 78.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.35x = 239.09 × 78.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.35x = 18,683.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,683.29/159.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.25

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