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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.14, 158.82 and 82.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.14, 158.82 and 82.44 is: 113.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.14 : 158.82 = 82.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.14/158.82 = 82.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.14x = 158.82 × 82.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.14x = 13,093.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,093.12/115.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.71

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