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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.07, 158.54 and 104.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.07, 158.54 and 104.15 is: 143.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.07 : 158.54 = 104.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.07/158.54 = 104.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.07x = 158.54 × 104.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.07x = 16,511.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,511.42/115.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.49

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