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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.69, 159.63 and 72.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.69, 159.63 and 72.02 is: 99.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.69 : 159.63 = 72.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.69/159.63 = 72.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.69x = 159.63 × 72.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.69x = 11,496.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,496.55/115.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.37

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