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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.77, 158.81 and 108.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.77, 158.81 and 108.78 is: 149.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.77 : 158.81 = 108.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.77/158.81 = 108.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.77x = 158.81 × 108.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.77x = 17,275.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,275.35/115.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.22

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