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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.38, 159.28 and 109.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.38, 159.28 and 109.44 is: 151.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.38 : 159.28 = 109.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.38/159.28 = 109.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.38x = 159.28 × 109.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.38x = 17,431.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,431.60/115.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.08

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