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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.14, 158.74 and 95.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.14, 158.74 and 95.38 is: 131.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.14 : 158.74 = 95.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.14/158.74 = 95.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.14x = 158.74 × 95.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.14x = 15,140.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,140.62/115.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.50

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