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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.55, 159.21 and 111.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.55, 159.21 and 111.50 is: 153.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.55 : 159.21 = 111.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.55/159.21 = 111.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.55x = 159.21 × 111.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.55x = 17,751.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,751.12/115.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.63

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