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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.97, 159.72 and 110.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.97, 159.72 and 110.11 is: 151.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.97 : 159.72 = 110.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.97/159.72 = 110.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.97x = 159.72 × 110.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.97x = 17,586.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,586.77/115.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.65

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