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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.03, 158.80 and 77.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.03, 158.80 and 77.79 is: 107.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.03 : 158.80 = 77.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.03/158.80 = 77.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.03x = 158.80 × 77.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.03x = 12,353.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,353.05/115.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.39

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