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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.13, 159.01 and 76.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.13, 159.01 and 76.25 is: 105.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.13 : 159.01 = 76.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.13/159.01 = 76.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.13x = 159.01 × 76.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.13x = 12,123.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,123.53/115.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.31

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