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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.26, 158.97 and 82.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.26, 158.97 and 82.62 is: 113.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.26 : 158.97 = 82.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.26/158.97 = 82.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.26x = 158.97 × 82.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.26x = 13,134.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,134.10/115.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.95

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