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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.72, 159.75 and 76.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.72, 159.75 and 76.40 is: 105.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.72 : 159.75 = 76.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.72/159.75 = 76.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.72x = 159.75 × 76.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.72x = 12,204.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,204.60/115.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.46

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