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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.02, 158.63 and 73.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.02, 158.63 and 73.53 is: 101.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.02 : 158.63 = 73.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.02/158.63 = 73.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.02x = 158.63 × 73.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.02x = 11,663.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,663.70/115.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.41

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