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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.66, 159.62 and 74.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.66, 159.62 and 74.22 is: 102.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.66 : 159.62 = 74.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.66/159.62 = 74.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.66x = 159.62 × 74.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.66x = 11,847.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,847.00/115.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.43

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