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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.17, 158.49 and 104.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.17, 158.49 and 104.82 is: 144.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.17 : 158.49 = 104.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.17/158.49 = 104.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.17x = 158.49 × 104.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.17x = 16,612.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,612.92/115.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.25

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