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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.17, 158.98 and 73.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.17, 158.98 and 73.17 is: 101.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.17 : 158.98 = 73.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.17/158.98 = 73.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.17x = 158.98 × 73.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.17x = 11,632.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,632.57/115.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.01

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