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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.21, 158.98 and 75.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.21, 158.98 and 75.82 is: 104.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.21 : 158.98 = 75.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.21/158.98 = 75.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.21x = 158.98 × 75.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.21x = 12,053.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,053.07/115.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.62

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