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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.70, 159.64 and 74.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.70, 159.64 and 74.23 is: 102.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.70 : 159.64 = 74.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.70/159.64 = 74.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.70x = 159.64 × 74.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.70x = 11,850.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,850.08/115.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.42

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