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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.07, 158.85 and 85.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.07, 158.85 and 85.62 is: 118.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.07 : 158.85 = 85.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.07/158.85 = 85.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.07x = 158.85 × 85.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.07x = 13,600.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,600.74/115.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.20

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