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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.75, 159.95 and 110.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.75, 159.95 and 110.14 is: 152.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.75 : 159.95 = 110.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.75/159.95 = 110.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.75x = 159.95 × 110.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.75x = 17,616.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,616.89/115.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.20

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