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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.34, 159.21 and 78.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.34, 159.21 and 78.69 is: 108.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.34 : 159.21 = 78.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.34/159.21 = 78.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.34x = 159.21 × 78.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.34x = 12,528.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,528.23/115.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.62

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