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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.42, 158.86 and 82.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.42, 158.86 and 82.62 is: 113.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.42 : 158.86 = 82.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.42/158.86 = 82.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.42x = 158.86 × 82.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.42x = 13,125.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,125.01/115.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.72

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