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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.52, 159.16 and 78.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.52, 159.16 and 78.60 is: 108.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.52 : 159.16 = 78.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.52/159.16 = 78.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.52x = 159.16 × 78.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.52x = 12,509.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,509.98/115.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.29

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