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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.73, 159.83 and 114.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.73, 159.83 and 114.22 is: 157.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.73 : 159.83 = 114.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.73/159.83 = 114.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.73x = 159.83 × 114.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.73x = 18,254.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,254.41/115.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.73

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