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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.72, 159.60 and 101.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.72, 159.60 and 101.16 is: 139.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.72 : 159.60 = 101.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.72/159.60 = 101.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.72x = 159.60 × 101.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.72x = 16,145.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,145.14/115.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.52

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