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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.52, 159.40 and 65.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.52, 159.40 and 65.72 is: 90.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.52 : 159.40 = 65.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.52/159.40 = 65.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.52x = 159.40 × 65.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.52x = 10,475.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,475.44/115.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.68

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