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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.45, 238.98 and 78.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.45, 238.98 and 78.10 is: 117.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.45 : 238.98 = 78.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.45/238.98 = 78.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.45x = 238.98 × 78.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.45x = 18,664.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,664.34/159.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.05

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