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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.60, 158.66 and 110.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.60, 158.66 and 110.48 is: 151.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.60 : 158.66 = 110.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.60/158.66 = 110.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.60x = 158.66 × 110.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.60x = 17,528.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,528.76/115.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.63

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