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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.70, 159.73 and 72.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.70, 159.73 and 72.05 is: 99.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.70 : 159.73 = 72.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.70/159.73 = 72.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.70x = 159.73 × 72.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.70x = 11,508.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,508.77/115.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.47

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