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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.96, 159.90 and 81.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.96, 159.90 and 81.03 is: 111.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.96 : 159.90 = 81.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.96/159.90 = 81.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.96x = 159.90 × 81.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.96x = 12,956.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,956.70/115.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.73

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