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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.28, 159.04 and 76.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.28, 159.04 and 76.56 is: 105.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.28 : 159.04 = 76.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.28/159.04 = 76.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.28x = 159.04 × 76.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.28x = 12,176.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,176.10/115.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.62

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