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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.16, 158.82 and 100.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.16, 158.82 and 100.52 is: 138.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.16 : 158.82 = 100.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.16/158.82 = 100.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.16x = 158.82 × 100.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.16x = 15,964.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,964.59/115.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.63

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