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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.67, 159.57 and 71.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.67, 159.57 and 71.97 is: 99.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.67 : 159.57 = 71.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.67/159.57 = 71.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.67x = 159.57 × 71.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.67x = 11,484.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,484.25/115.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.29

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