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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.83, 159.57 and 115.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.83, 159.57 and 115.83 is: 159.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.83 : 159.57 = 115.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.83/159.57 = 115.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.83x = 159.57 × 115.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.83x = 18,482.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,482.99/115.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.57

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