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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.73, 159.72 and 73.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.73, 159.72 and 73.69 is: 101.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.73 : 159.72 = 73.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.73/159.72 = 73.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.73x = 159.72 × 73.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.73x = 11,769.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,769.34/115.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.70

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