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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.72, 159.59 and 76.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.72, 159.59 and 76.37 is: 105.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.72 : 159.59 = 76.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.72/159.59 = 76.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.72x = 159.59 × 76.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.72x = 12,187.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,187.28/115.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.32

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