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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.17, 159.02 and 81.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.17, 159.02 and 81.97 is: 113.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.17 : 159.02 = 81.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.17/159.02 = 81.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.17x = 159.02 × 81.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.17x = 13,034.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,034.87/115.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.18

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