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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.04, 158.68 and 78.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.04, 158.68 and 78.21 is: 107.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.04 : 158.68 = 78.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.04/158.68 = 78.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.04x = 158.68 × 78.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.04x = 12,410.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,410.17/115.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.88

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