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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.11, 158.73 and 73.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.11, 158.73 and 73.67 is: 101.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.11 : 158.73 = 73.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.11/158.73 = 73.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.11x = 158.73 × 73.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.11x = 11,692.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,692.85/115.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.58

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