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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.16, 158.86 and 73.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.16, 158.86 and 73.76 is: 101.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.16 : 158.86 = 73.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.16/158.86 = 73.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.16x = 158.86 × 73.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.16x = 11,717.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,717.51/115.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.75

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