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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.05, 158.10 and 109.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.05, 158.10 and 109.69 is: 150.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.05 : 158.10 = 109.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.05/158.10 = 109.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.05x = 158.10 × 109.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.05x = 17,342.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,342.47/115.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.74

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