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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.23, 158.93 and 110.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.23, 158.93 and 110.06 is: 151.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.23 : 158.93 = 110.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.23/158.93 = 110.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.23x = 158.93 × 110.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.23x = 17,491.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,491.32/115.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.79

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