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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.24, 158.62 and 101.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.24, 158.62 and 101.46 is: 139.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.24 : 158.62 = 101.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.24/158.62 = 101.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.24x = 158.62 × 101.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.24x = 16,093.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,093.59/115.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.65

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