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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.62, 159.58 and 74.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.62, 159.58 and 74.20 is: 102.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.62 : 159.58 = 74.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.62/159.58 = 74.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.62x = 159.58 × 74.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.62x = 11,840.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,840.86/115.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.42

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