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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.07, 158.84 and 78.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.07, 158.84 and 78.33 is: 108.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.07 : 158.84 = 78.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.07/158.84 = 78.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.07x = 158.84 × 78.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.07x = 12,441.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,441.94/115.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.12

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