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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.96, 160.08 and 112.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.96, 160.08 and 112.72 is: 155.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.96 : 160.08 = 112.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.96/160.08 = 112.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.96x = 160.08 × 112.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.96x = 18,044.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,044.22/115.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.61

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