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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.16, 158.83 and 78.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.16, 158.83 and 78.26 is: 107.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.16 : 158.83 = 78.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.16/158.83 = 78.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.16x = 158.83 × 78.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.16x = 12,429.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,429.64/115.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.93

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