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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.30, 158.14 and 109.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.30, 158.14 and 109.44 is: 150.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.30 : 158.14 = 109.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.30/158.14 = 109.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.30x = 158.14 × 109.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.30x = 17,306.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,306.84/115.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.10

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