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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.80, 159.84 and 76.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.80, 159.84 and 76.98 is: 106.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.80 : 159.84 = 76.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.80/159.84 = 76.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.80x = 159.84 × 76.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.80x = 12,304.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,304.48/115.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.26

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