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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.10, 159.22 and 107.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.10, 159.22 and 107.22 is: 148.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.10 : 159.22 = 107.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.10/159.22 = 107.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.10x = 159.22 × 107.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.10x = 17,071.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,071.57/115.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.32

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