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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.92, 159.96 and 74.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.92, 159.96 and 74.40 is: 102.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.92 : 159.96 = 74.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.92/159.96 = 74.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.92x = 159.96 × 74.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.92x = 11,901.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,901.02/115.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.67

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