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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.10, 158.80 and 82.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.10, 158.80 and 82.30 is: 113.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.10 : 158.80 = 82.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.10/158.80 = 82.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.10x = 158.80 × 82.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.10x = 13,068.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,068.03/115.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.54

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