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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.88, 159.96 and 77.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.88, 159.96 and 77.16 is: 106.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.88 : 159.96 = 77.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.88/159.96 = 77.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.88x = 159.96 × 77.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.88x = 12,342.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,342.51/115.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.51

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