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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.94, 159.98 and 72.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.94, 159.98 and 72.26 is: 99.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.94 : 159.98 = 72.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.94/159.98 = 72.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.94x = 159.98 × 72.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.94x = 11,558.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,558.99/115.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.70

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