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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.85, 239.93 and 78.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.85, 239.93 and 78.75 is: 118.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.85 : 239.93 = 78.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.85/239.93 = 78.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.85x = 239.93 × 78.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.85x = 18,892.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,892.89/159.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.19

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