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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.89, 159.89 and 79.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.89, 159.89 and 79.13 is: 109.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.89 : 159.89 = 79.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.89/159.89 = 79.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.89x = 159.89 × 79.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.89x = 12,650.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,650.90/115.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.16

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