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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.46, 239.04 and 78.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.46, 239.04 and 78.35 is: 117.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.46 : 239.04 = 78.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.46/239.04 = 78.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.46x = 239.04 × 78.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.46x = 18,727.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,727.59/159.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.45

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