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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.81, 159.72 and 74.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.81, 159.72 and 74.35 is: 102.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.81 : 159.72 = 74.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.81/159.72 = 74.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.81x = 159.72 × 74.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.81x = 11,875.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,875.77/115.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.54

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