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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.94, 160.67 and 111.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.94, 160.67 and 111.69 is: 154.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.94 : 160.67 = 111.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.94/160.67 = 111.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.94x = 160.67 × 111.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.94x = 17,944.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,944.67/115.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.78

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