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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.18, 158.73 and 82.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.18, 158.73 and 82.37 is: 113.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.18 : 158.73 = 82.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.18/158.73 = 82.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.18x = 158.73 × 82.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.18x = 13,074.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,074.68/115.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.52

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