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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.61, 159.57 and 78.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.61, 159.57 and 78.75 is: 108.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.61 : 159.57 = 78.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.61/159.57 = 78.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.61x = 159.57 × 78.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.61x = 12,566.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,566.14/115.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.70

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