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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.29, 159.21 and 101.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.29, 159.21 and 101.52 is: 140.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.29 : 159.21 = 101.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.29/159.21 = 101.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.29x = 159.21 × 101.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.29x = 16,163.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,163.00/115.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.19

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