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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.25, 159.10 and 76.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.25, 159.10 and 76.46 is: 105.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.25 : 159.10 = 76.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.25/159.10 = 76.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.25x = 159.10 × 76.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.25x = 12,164.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,164.40/115.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.55

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