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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.14, 158.89 and 62.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.14, 158.89 and 62.68 is: 86.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.14 : 158.89 = 62.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.14/158.89 = 62.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.14x = 158.89 × 62.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.14x = 9,959.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,959.07/115.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.50

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