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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.16, 159.21 and 105.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.16, 159.21 and 105.03 is: 145.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.16 : 159.21 = 105.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.16/159.21 = 105.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.16x = 159.21 × 105.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.16x = 16,721.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,721.83/115.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.21

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