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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.44, 159.97 and 111.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.44, 159.97 and 111.18 is: 154.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.44 : 159.97 = 111.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.44/159.97 = 111.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.44x = 159.97 × 111.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.44x = 17,785.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,785.46/115.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.07

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