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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.16, 158.94 and 106.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.16, 158.94 and 106.46 is: 146.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.16 : 158.94 = 106.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.16/158.94 = 106.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.16x = 158.94 × 106.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.16x = 16,920.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,920.75/115.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.93

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