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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.07, 158.58 and 82.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.07, 158.58 and 82.26 is: 113.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.07 : 158.58 = 82.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.07/158.58 = 82.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.07x = 158.58 × 82.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.07x = 13,044.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,044.79/115.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.37

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