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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.85, 159.92 and 74.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.85, 159.92 and 74.46 is: 102.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.85 : 159.92 = 74.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.85/159.92 = 74.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.85x = 159.92 × 74.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.85x = 11,907.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,907.64/115.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.79

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