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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.62, 159.70 and 78.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.62, 159.70 and 78.96 is: 109.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.62 : 159.70 = 78.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.62/159.70 = 78.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.62x = 159.70 × 78.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.62x = 12,609.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,609.91/115.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.06

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