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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.81, 239.67 and 77.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.81, 239.67 and 77.49 is: 116.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.81 : 239.67 = 77.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.81/239.67 = 77.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.81x = 239.67 × 77.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.81x = 18,572.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,572.03/159.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.21

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