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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.78, 159.84 and 76.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.78, 159.84 and 76.99 is: 106.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.78 : 159.84 = 76.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.78/159.84 = 76.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.78x = 159.84 × 76.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.78x = 12,306.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,306.08/115.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.29

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