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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.14, 158.82 and 76.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.14, 158.82 and 76.26 is: 105.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.14 : 158.82 = 76.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.14/158.82 = 76.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.14x = 158.82 × 76.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.14x = 12,111.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,111.61/115.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.19

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