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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.99, 239.88 and 78.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.99, 239.88 and 78.84 is: 118.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.99 : 239.88 = 78.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.99/239.88 = 78.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.99x = 239.88 × 78.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.99x = 18,912.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,912.14/159.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.21

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