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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.73, 239.67 and 78.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.73, 239.67 and 78.56 is: 117.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.73 : 239.67 = 78.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.73/239.67 = 78.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.73x = 239.67 × 78.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.73x = 18,828.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,828.48/159.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.88

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