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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.41, 159.18 and 78.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.41, 159.18 and 78.51 is: 108.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.41 : 159.18 = 78.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.41/159.18 = 78.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.41x = 159.18 × 78.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.41x = 12,497.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,497.22/115.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.29

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