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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.31, 159.09 and 73.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.31, 159.09 and 73.32 is: 101.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.31 : 159.09 = 73.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.31/159.09 = 73.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.31x = 159.09 × 73.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.31x = 11,664.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,664.04/115.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.15

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