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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.78, 159.80 and 79.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.78, 159.80 and 79.04 is: 109.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.78 : 159.80 = 79.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.78/159.80 = 79.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.78x = 159.80 × 79.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.78x = 12,630.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,630.59/115.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.09

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