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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.42, 159.32 and 71.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.42, 159.32 and 71.76 is: 99.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.42 : 159.32 = 71.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.42/159.32 = 71.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.42x = 159.32 × 71.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.42x = 11,432.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,432.80/115.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.05

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