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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.64, 159.54 and 113.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.64, 159.54 and 113.48 is: 156.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.64 : 159.54 = 113.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.64/159.54 = 113.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.64x = 159.54 × 113.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.64x = 18,104.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,104.60/115.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.56

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