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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.64, 159.51 and 76.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.64, 159.51 and 76.31 is: 105.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.64 : 159.51 = 76.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.64/159.51 = 76.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.64x = 159.51 × 76.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.64x = 12,171.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,171.03/115.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.25

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