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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.30, 158.96 and 108.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.30, 158.96 and 108.62 is: 149.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.30 : 158.96 = 108.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.30/158.96 = 108.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.30x = 158.96 × 108.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.30x = 17,266.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,266.24/115.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.75

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