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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.72, 159.51 and 90.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.72, 159.51 and 90.79 is: 125.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.72 : 159.51 = 90.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.72/159.51 = 90.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.72x = 159.51 × 90.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.72x = 14,481.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,481.12/115.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.14

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