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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.09, 158.76 and 109.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.09, 158.76 and 109.83 is: 151.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.09 : 158.76 = 109.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.09/158.76 = 109.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.09x = 158.76 × 109.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.09x = 17,436.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,436.61/115.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.50

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