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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.43, 239.14 and 78.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.43, 239.14 and 78.25 is: 117.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.43 : 239.14 = 78.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.43/239.14 = 78.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.43x = 239.14 × 78.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.43x = 18,712.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,712.71/159.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.37

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