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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.14, 158.89 and 73.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.14, 158.89 and 73.71 is: 101.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.14 : 158.89 = 73.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.14/158.89 = 73.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.14x = 158.89 × 73.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.14x = 11,711.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,711.58/115.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.71

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