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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.75, 159.60 and 82.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.75, 159.60 and 82.95 is: 114.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.75 : 159.60 = 82.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.75/159.60 = 82.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.75x = 159.60 × 82.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.75x = 13,238.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,238.82/115.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.37

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