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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.44, 159.36 and 78.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.44, 159.36 and 78.66 is: 108.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.44 : 159.36 = 78.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.44/159.36 = 78.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.44x = 159.36 × 78.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.44x = 12,535.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,535.26/115.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.59

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