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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.39, 159.32 and 76.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.39, 159.32 and 76.07 is: 105.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.39 : 159.32 = 76.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.39/159.32 = 76.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.39x = 159.32 × 76.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.39x = 12,119.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,119.47/115.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.03

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