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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.27, 158.74 and 99.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.27, 158.74 and 99.68 is: 137.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.27 : 158.74 = 99.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.27/158.74 = 99.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.27x = 158.74 × 99.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.27x = 15,822.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,822.70/115.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.27

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