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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.43, 159.24 and 78.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.43, 159.24 and 78.60 is: 108.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.43 : 159.24 = 78.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.43/159.24 = 78.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.43x = 159.24 × 78.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.43x = 12,516.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,516.26/115.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.43

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