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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.26, 159.38 and 110.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.26, 159.38 and 110.44 is: 152.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.26 : 159.38 = 110.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.26/159.38 = 110.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.26x = 159.38 × 110.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.26x = 17,601.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,601.93/115.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.71

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