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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.95, 159.93 and 72.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.95, 159.93 and 72.30 is: 99.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.95 : 159.93 = 72.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.95/159.93 = 72.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.95x = 159.93 × 72.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.95x = 11,562.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,562.94/115.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.72

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