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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.25, 158.71 and 101.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.25, 158.71 and 101.37 is: 139.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.25 : 158.71 = 101.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.25/158.71 = 101.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.25x = 158.71 × 101.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.25x = 16,087.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,087.93/115.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.59

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