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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.76, 159.68 and 72.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.76, 159.68 and 72.14 is: 99.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.76 : 159.68 = 72.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.76/159.68 = 72.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.76x = 159.68 × 72.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.76x = 11,519.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,519.32/115.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.51

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