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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.31, 158.91 and 112.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.31, 158.91 and 112.70 is: 155.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.31 : 158.91 = 112.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.31/158.91 = 112.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.31x = 158.91 × 112.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.31x = 17,909.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,909.16/115.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.31

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