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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.78, 239.57 and 77.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.78, 239.57 and 77.46 is: 116.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.78 : 239.57 = 77.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.78/239.57 = 77.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.78x = 239.57 × 77.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.78x = 18,557.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,557.09/159.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.14

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