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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.02, 157.86 and 111.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.02, 157.86 and 111.96 is: 153.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.02 : 157.86 = 111.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.02/157.86 = 111.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.02x = 157.86 × 111.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.02x = 17,674.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,674.01/115.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.66

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