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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.46, 159.36 and 114.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.46, 159.36 and 114.02 is: 157.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.46 : 159.36 = 114.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.46/159.36 = 114.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.46x = 159.36 × 114.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.46x = 18,170.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,170.23/115.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.37

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