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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.68, 159.35 and 109.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.68, 159.35 and 109.82 is: 151.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.68 : 159.35 = 109.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.68/159.35 = 109.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.68x = 159.35 × 109.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.68x = 17,500.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,500.08/115.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.28

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