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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.15, 159.15 and 110.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.15, 159.15 and 110.25 is: 152.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.15 : 159.15 = 110.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.15/159.15 = 110.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.15x = 159.15 × 110.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.15x = 17,546.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,546.29/115.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.38

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