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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.54, 159.36 and 78.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.54, 159.36 and 78.63 is: 108.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.54 : 159.36 = 78.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.54/159.36 = 78.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.54x = 159.36 × 78.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.54x = 12,530.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,530.08/115.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.45

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