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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.64, 159.50 and 71.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.64, 159.50 and 71.90 is: 99.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.64 : 159.50 = 71.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.64/159.50 = 71.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.64x = 159.50 × 71.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.64x = 11,468.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,468.05/115.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.17

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