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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.15, 158.84 and 73.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.15, 158.84 and 73.68 is: 101.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.15 : 158.84 = 73.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.15/158.84 = 73.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.15x = 158.84 × 73.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.15x = 11,702.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,702.17/115.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.63

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