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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.39, 238.93 and 77.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.39, 238.93 and 77.01 is: 115.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.39 : 238.93 = 77.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.39/238.93 = 77.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.39x = 238.93 × 77.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.39x = 18,399.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,399.81/159.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.44

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