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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.92, 160.02 and 74.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.92, 160.02 and 74.52 is: 102.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.92 : 160.02 = 74.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.92/160.02 = 74.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.92x = 160.02 × 74.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.92x = 11,924.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,924.69/115.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.87

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