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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.12, 158.81 and 73.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.12, 158.81 and 73.66 is: 101.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.12 : 158.81 = 73.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.12/158.81 = 73.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.12x = 158.81 × 73.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.12x = 11,697.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,697.89/115.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.61

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