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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.52, 159.54 and 82.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.52, 159.54 and 82.40 is: 113.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.52 : 159.54 = 82.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.52/159.54 = 82.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.52x = 159.54 × 82.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.52x = 13,146.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,146.10/115.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.80

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