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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.38, 159.21 and 76.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.38, 159.21 and 76.50 is: 105.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.38 : 159.21 = 76.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.38/159.21 = 76.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.38x = 159.21 × 76.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.38x = 12,179.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,179.57/115.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.56

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