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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.97, 160.03 and 72.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.97, 160.03 and 72.32 is: 99.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.97 : 160.03 = 72.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.97/160.03 = 72.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.97x = 160.03 × 72.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.97x = 11,573.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,573.37/115.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.80

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