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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.34, 159.08 and 78.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.34, 159.08 and 78.48 is: 108.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.34 : 159.08 = 78.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.34/159.08 = 78.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.34x = 159.08 × 78.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.34x = 12,484.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,484.21/115.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.24

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