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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.25, 158.94 and 73.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.25, 158.94 and 73.80 is: 101.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.25 : 158.94 = 73.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.25/158.94 = 73.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.25x = 158.94 × 73.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.25x = 11,729.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,729.77/115.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.78

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