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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.36, 159.22 and 109.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.36, 159.22 and 109.56 is: 151.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.36 : 159.22 = 109.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.36/159.22 = 109.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.36x = 159.22 × 109.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.36x = 17,444.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,444.14/115.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.21

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