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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.63, 159.77 and 111.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.63, 159.77 and 111.38 is: 153.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.63 : 159.77 = 111.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.63/159.77 = 111.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.63x = 159.77 × 111.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.63x = 17,794.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,794.66/115.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.90

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