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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.47, 160.11 and 113.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.47, 160.11 and 113.58 is: 157.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.47 : 160.11 = 113.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.47/160.11 = 113.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.47x = 160.11 × 113.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.47x = 18,185.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,185.29/115.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.49

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