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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.08, 159.24 and 110.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.08, 159.24 and 110.58 is: 153.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.08 : 159.24 = 110.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.08/159.24 = 110.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.08x = 159.24 × 110.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.08x = 17,608.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,608.76/115.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.01

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