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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.06, 158.73 and 78.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.06, 158.73 and 78.16 is: 107.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.06 : 158.73 = 78.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.06/158.73 = 78.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.06x = 158.73 × 78.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.06x = 12,406.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,406.34/115.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.82

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