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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.50, 159.48 and 82.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.50, 159.48 and 82.74 is: 114.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.50 : 159.48 = 82.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.50/159.48 = 82.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.50x = 159.48 × 82.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.50x = 13,195.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,195.38/115.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.25

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