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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.94, 159.90 and 79.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.94, 159.90 and 79.04 is: 109.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.94 : 159.90 = 79.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.94/159.90 = 79.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.94x = 159.90 × 79.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.94x = 12,638.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,638.50/115.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.01

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