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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.65, 159.59 and 78.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.65, 159.59 and 78.80 is: 108.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.65 : 159.59 = 78.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.65/159.59 = 78.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.65x = 159.59 × 78.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.65x = 12,575.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,575.69/115.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.74

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