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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.82, 159.63 and 99.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.82, 159.63 and 99.42 is: 137.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.82 : 159.63 = 99.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.82/159.63 = 99.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.82x = 159.63 × 99.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.82x = 15,870.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,870.41/115.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.03

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