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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.15, 158.78 and 78.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.15, 158.78 and 78.34 is: 108.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.15 : 158.78 = 78.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.15/158.78 = 78.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.15x = 158.78 × 78.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.15x = 12,437.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,437.64/115.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.01

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