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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.29, 159.12 and 65.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.29, 159.12 and 65.52 is: 90.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.29 : 159.12 = 65.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.29/159.12 = 65.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.29x = 159.12 × 65.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.29x = 10,425.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,425.54/115.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.43

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