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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.32, 159.28 and 114.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.32, 159.28 and 114.52 is: 158.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.32 : 159.28 = 114.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.32/159.28 = 114.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.32x = 159.28 × 114.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.32x = 18,240.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,240.75/115.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.18

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