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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.67, 159.50 and 109.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.67, 159.50 and 109.51 is: 151.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.67 : 159.50 = 109.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.67/159.50 = 109.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.67x = 159.50 × 109.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.67x = 17,466.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,466.85/115.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.01

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