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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.80, 159.72 and 96.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.80, 159.72 and 96.36 is: 132.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.80 : 159.72 = 96.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.80/159.72 = 96.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.80x = 159.72 × 96.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.80x = 15,390.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,390.62/115.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.91

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