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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.36, 159.17 and 73.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.36, 159.17 and 73.87 is: 101.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.36 : 159.17 = 73.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.36/159.17 = 73.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.36x = 159.17 × 73.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.36x = 11,757.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,757.89/115.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.92

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