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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.02, 158.64 and 78.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.02, 158.64 and 78.10 is: 107.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.02 : 158.64 = 78.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.02/158.64 = 78.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.02x = 158.64 × 78.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.02x = 12,389.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,389.78/115.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.72

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