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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.82, 159.76 and 78.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.82, 159.76 and 78.98 is: 108.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.82 : 159.76 = 78.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.82/159.76 = 78.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.82x = 159.76 × 78.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.82x = 12,617.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,617.84/115.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.94

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