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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.40, 158.21 and 113.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.40, 158.21 and 113.36 is: 155.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.40 : 158.21 = 113.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.40/158.21 = 113.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.40x = 158.21 × 113.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.40x = 17,933.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,933.33/115.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.41

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