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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.36, 158.92 and 110.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.36, 158.92 and 110.48 is: 152.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.36 : 158.92 = 110.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.36/158.92 = 110.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.36x = 158.92 × 110.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.36x = 17,557.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,557.48/115.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.20

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