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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.60, 159.54 and 78.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.60, 159.54 and 78.92 is: 108.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.60 : 159.54 = 78.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.60/159.54 = 78.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.60x = 159.54 × 78.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.60x = 12,591.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,591.96/115.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.92

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