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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.26, 158.94 and 109.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.26, 158.94 and 109.59 is: 151.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.26 : 158.94 = 109.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.26/158.94 = 109.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.26x = 158.94 × 109.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.26x = 17,418.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,418.23/115.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.12

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