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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.93, 159.91 and 72.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.93, 159.91 and 72.24 is: 99.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.93 : 159.91 = 72.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.93/159.91 = 72.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.93x = 159.91 × 72.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.93x = 11,551.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,551.90/115.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.65

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