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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.45, 158.99 and 113.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.45, 158.99 and 113.17 is: 155.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.45 : 158.99 = 113.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.45/158.99 = 113.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.45x = 158.99 × 113.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.45x = 17,992.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,992.90/115.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.85

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