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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.68, 159.71 and 76.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.68, 159.71 and 76.35 is: 105.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.68 : 159.71 = 76.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.68/159.71 = 76.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.68x = 159.71 × 76.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.68x = 12,193.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,193.48/115.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.41

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