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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.48, 215.88 and 115.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.48, 215.88 and 115.12 is: 158.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.48 : 215.88 = 115.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.48/215.88 = 115.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.48x = 215.88 × 115.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.48x = 24,852.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,852.11/156.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.82

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