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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.12, 158.64 and 82.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.12, 158.64 and 82.31 is: 113.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.12 : 158.64 = 82.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.12/158.64 = 82.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.12x = 158.64 × 82.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.12x = 13,057.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,057.66/115.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.43

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