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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.23, 158.72 and 106.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.23, 158.72 and 106.58 is: 146.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.23 : 158.72 = 106.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.23/158.72 = 106.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.23x = 158.72 × 106.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.23x = 16,915.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,915.05/115.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.79

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