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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.10, 158.66 and 78.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.10, 158.66 and 78.19 is: 107.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.10 : 158.66 = 78.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.10/158.66 = 78.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.10x = 158.66 × 78.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.10x = 12,406.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,406.25/115.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.79

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