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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.18, 158.95 and 62.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.18, 158.95 and 62.73 is: 86.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.18 : 158.95 = 62.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.18/158.95 = 62.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.18x = 158.95 × 62.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.18x = 9,969.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,969.98/115.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.56

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