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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.29, 159.07 and 78.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.29, 159.07 and 78.47 is: 108.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.29 : 159.07 = 78.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.29/159.07 = 78.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.29x = 159.07 × 78.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.29x = 12,481.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,481.23/115.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.26

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