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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.96, 159.85 and 74.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.96, 159.85 and 74.49 is: 102.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.96 : 159.85 = 74.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.96/159.85 = 74.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.96x = 159.85 × 74.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.96x = 11,907.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,907.86/115.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.69

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