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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.50, 158.33 and 115.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.50, 158.33 and 115.27 is: 158.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.50 : 158.33 = 115.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.50/158.33 = 115.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.50x = 158.33 × 115.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.50x = 18,251.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,251.16/115.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.02

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