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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.88, 160.04 and 78.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.88, 160.04 and 78.97 is: 109.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.88 : 160.04 = 78.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.88/160.04 = 78.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.88x = 160.04 × 78.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.88x = 12,638.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,638.46/115.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.07

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