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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.04, 159 and 107.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.04, 159 and 107.12 is: 148.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.04 : 159 = 107.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.04/159 = 107.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.04x = 159 × 107.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.04x = 17,032.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,032.08/115.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.05

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