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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.32, 158.94 and 99.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.32, 158.94 and 99.72 is: 137.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.32 : 158.94 = 99.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.32/158.94 = 99.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.32x = 158.94 × 99.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.32x = 15,849.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,849.50/115.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.44

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