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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.42, 159.18 and 96.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.42, 159.18 and 96.96 is: 133.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.42 : 159.18 = 96.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.42/159.18 = 96.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.42x = 159.18 × 96.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.42x = 15,434.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,434.09/115.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.72

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