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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.95, 160.08 and 76.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.95, 160.08 and 76.62 is: 105.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.95 : 160.08 = 76.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.95/160.08 = 76.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.95x = 160.08 × 76.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.95x = 12,265.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,265.33/115.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.78

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