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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.65, 239.34 and 77.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.65, 239.34 and 77.34 is: 115.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.65 : 239.34 = 77.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.65/239.34 = 77.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.65x = 239.34 × 77.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.65x = 18,509.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,509.96/159.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.94

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