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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115, 158.65 and 82.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115, 158.65 and 82.27 is: 113.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115 : 158.65 = 82.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115/158.65 = 82.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115x = 158.65 × 82.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115x = 13,052.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,052.14/115
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.50

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