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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.08, 158.73 and 85.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.08, 158.73 and 85.92 is: 118.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.08 : 158.73 = 85.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.08/158.73 = 85.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.08x = 158.73 × 85.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.08x = 13,638.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,638.08/115.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.51

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