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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.39, 159.29 and 74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.39, 159.29 and 74 is: 102.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.39 : 159.29 = 74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.39/159.29 = 74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.39x = 159.29 × 74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.39x = 11,787.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,787.46/115.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.15

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