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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.13, 158.74 and 100.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.13, 158.74 and 100.32 is: 138.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.13 : 158.74 = 100.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.13/158.74 = 100.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.13x = 158.74 × 100.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.13x = 15,925.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,925.85/115.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.33

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