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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.92, 160.07 and 72.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.92, 160.07 and 72.27 is: 99.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.92 : 160.07 = 72.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.92/160.07 = 72.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.92x = 160.07 × 72.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.92x = 11,567.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,567.90/115.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.79

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