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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.36, 158.72 and 111.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.36, 158.72 and 111.76 is: 153.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.36 : 158.72 = 111.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.36/158.72 = 111.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.36x = 158.72 × 111.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.36x = 17,738.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,738.55/115.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.77

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