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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.08, 158.48 and 107.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.08, 158.48 and 107.52 is: 148.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.08 : 158.48 = 107.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.08/158.48 = 107.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.08x = 158.48 × 107.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.08x = 17,039.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,039.77/115.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.07

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