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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.11, 157.60 and 114

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.11, 157.60 and 114 is: 156.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.11 : 157.60 = 114 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.11/157.60 = 114/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.11x = 157.60 × 114
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.11x = 17,966.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,966.40/115.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.08

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