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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.44, 158.76 and 109.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.44, 158.76 and 109.92 is: 151.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.44 : 158.76 = 109.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.44/158.76 = 109.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.44x = 158.76 × 109.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.44x = 17,450.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,450.90/115.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.17

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