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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.25, 159.18 and 115.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.25, 159.18 and 115.25 is: 159.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.25 : 159.18 = 115.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.25/159.18 = 115.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.25x = 159.18 × 115.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.25x = 18,345.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,345.50/115.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.18

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