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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.15, 158.86 and 77.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.15, 158.86 and 77.79 is: 107.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.15 : 158.86 = 77.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.15/158.86 = 77.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.15x = 158.86 × 77.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.15x = 12,358.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,358.01/115.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.32

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