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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.87, 159.82 and 111.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.87, 159.82 and 111.91 is: 154.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.87 : 159.82 = 111.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.87/159.82 = 111.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.87x = 159.82 × 111.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.87x = 17,885.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,885.46/115.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.36

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