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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.14, 158.77 and 82.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.14, 158.77 and 82.38 is: 113.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.14 : 158.77 = 82.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.14/158.77 = 82.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.14x = 158.77 × 82.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.14x = 13,079.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,079.47/115.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.60

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