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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.56, 159.49 and 71.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.56, 159.49 and 71.90 is: 99.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.56 : 159.49 = 71.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.56/159.49 = 71.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.56x = 159.49 × 71.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.56x = 11,467.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,467.22/115.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.23

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