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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.32, 158.92 and 113.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.32, 158.92 and 113.22 is: 156.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.32 : 158.92 = 113.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.32/158.92 = 113.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.32x = 158.92 × 113.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.32x = 17,992.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,992.88/115.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.02

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