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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.49, 158.33 and 113.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.49, 158.33 and 113.45 is: 155.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.49 : 158.33 = 113.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.49/158.33 = 113.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.49x = 158.33 × 113.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.49x = 17,962.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,962.03/115.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.53

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