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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.12, 158.78 and 75.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.12, 158.78 and 75.22 is: 103.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.12 : 158.78 = 75.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.12/158.78 = 75.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.12x = 158.78 × 75.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.12x = 11,943.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,943.03/115.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.74

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