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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.39, 158.98 and 76.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.39, 158.98 and 76.51 is: 105.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.39 : 158.98 = 76.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.39/158.98 = 76.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.39x = 158.98 × 76.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.39x = 12,162.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,162.38/115.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.41

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