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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.91, 159.76 and 79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.91, 159.76 and 79 is: 108.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.91 : 159.76 = 79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.91/159.76 = 79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.91x = 159.76 × 79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.91x = 12,621.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,621.04/115.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.89

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