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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.66, 159.55 and 72.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.66, 159.55 and 72.01 is: 99.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.66 : 159.55 = 72.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.66/159.55 = 72.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.66x = 159.55 × 72.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.66x = 11,489.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,489.20/115.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.34

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