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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.29, 159.17 and 79.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.29, 159.17 and 79.91 is: 110.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.29 : 159.17 = 79.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.29/159.17 = 79.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.29x = 159.17 × 79.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.29x = 12,718.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,718.08/115.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.31

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