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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.28, 158.95 and 78.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.28, 158.95 and 78.46 is: 108.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.28 : 158.95 = 78.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.28/158.95 = 78.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.28x = 158.95 × 78.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.28x = 12,470.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,470.62/115.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.18

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