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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.54, 159.48 and 76.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.54, 159.48 and 76.23 is: 105.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.54 : 159.48 = 76.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.54/159.48 = 76.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.54x = 159.48 × 76.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.54x = 12,157.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,157.16/115.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.22

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