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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.48, 158.93 and 82.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.48, 158.93 and 82.67 is: 113.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.48 : 158.93 = 82.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.48/158.93 = 82.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.48x = 158.93 × 82.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.48x = 13,138.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,138.74/115.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.78

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