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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.30, 158.97 and 109.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.30, 158.97 and 109.54 is: 151.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.30 : 158.97 = 109.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.30/158.97 = 109.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.30x = 158.97 × 109.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.30x = 17,413.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,413.57/115.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.03

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