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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.84, 159.48 and 114.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.84, 159.48 and 114.64 is: 157.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.84 : 159.48 = 114.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.84/159.48 = 114.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.84x = 159.48 × 114.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.84x = 18,282.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,282.79/115.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.83

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