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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.27, 158.83 and 96.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.27, 158.83 and 96.54 is: 133.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.27 : 158.83 = 96.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.27/158.83 = 96.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.27x = 158.83 × 96.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.27x = 15,333.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,333.45/115.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.02

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