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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.34, 159.36 and 101.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.34, 159.36 and 101.48 is: 140.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.34 : 159.36 = 101.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.34/159.36 = 101.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.34x = 159.36 × 101.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.34x = 16,171.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,171.85/115.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.21

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