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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.70, 159.57 and 101.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.70, 159.57 and 101.12 is: 139.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.70 : 159.57 = 101.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.70/159.57 = 101.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.70x = 159.57 × 101.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.70x = 16,134.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,134.92/115.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.46

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