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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.30, 159.09 and 78.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.30, 159.09 and 78.49 is: 108.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.30 : 159.09 = 78.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.30/159.09 = 78.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.30x = 159.09 × 78.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.30x = 12,486.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,486.97/115.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.30

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