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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.65, 159.54 and 76.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.65, 159.54 and 76.29 is: 105.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.65 : 159.54 = 76.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.65/159.54 = 76.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.65x = 159.54 × 76.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.65x = 12,171.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,171.31/115.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.24

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