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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.06, 158.55 and 112.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.06, 158.55 and 112.09 is: 154.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.06 : 158.55 = 112.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.06/158.55 = 112.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.06x = 158.55 × 112.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.06x = 17,771.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,771.87/115.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.46

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