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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.04, 158.56 and 76.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.04, 158.56 and 76.16 is: 104.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.04 : 158.56 = 76.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.04/158.56 = 76.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.04x = 158.56 × 76.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.04x = 12,075.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,075.93/115.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.97

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