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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.40, 159.30 and 113.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.40, 159.30 and 113.74 is: 157.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.40 : 159.30 = 113.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.40/159.30 = 113.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.40x = 159.30 × 113.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.40x = 18,118.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,118.38/115.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.00

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