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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.64, 159.57 and 115.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.64, 159.57 and 115.97 is: 158.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.64 : 159.57 = 115.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.64/159.57 = 115.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.64x = 159.57 × 115.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.64x = 18,504.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,504.54/116.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.65

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