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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.29, 159.11 and 108.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.29, 159.11 and 108.34 is: 149.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.29 : 159.11 = 108.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.29/159.11 = 108.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.29x = 159.11 × 108.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.29x = 17,238.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,238.05/115.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.52

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