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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.17, 158.88 and 73.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.17, 158.88 and 73.73 is: 101.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.17 : 158.88 = 73.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.17/158.88 = 73.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.17x = 158.88 × 73.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.17x = 11,713.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,713.43/115.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.71

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