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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.41, 158.87 and 82.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.41, 158.87 and 82.61 is: 113.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.41 : 158.87 = 82.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.41/158.87 = 82.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.41x = 158.87 × 82.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.41x = 13,124.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,124.25/115.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.72

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