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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.34, 159.99 and 111.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.34, 159.99 and 111.56 is: 154.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.34 : 159.99 = 111.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.34/159.99 = 111.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.34x = 159.99 × 111.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.34x = 17,848.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,848.48/115.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.75

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