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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.46, 159.25 and 78.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.46, 159.25 and 78.60 is: 108.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.46 : 159.25 = 78.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.46/159.25 = 78.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.46x = 159.25 × 78.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.46x = 12,516.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,516.66/115.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.41

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