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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.95, 239.73 and 78.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.95, 239.73 and 78.60 is: 117.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.95 : 239.73 = 78.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.95/239.73 = 78.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.95x = 239.73 × 78.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.95x = 18,842.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,842.78/159.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.81

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