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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.14, 158.97 and 78.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.14, 158.97 and 78.33 is: 108.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.14 : 158.97 = 78.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.14/158.97 = 78.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.14x = 158.97 × 78.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.14x = 12,452.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,452.12/115.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.15

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