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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.34, 158.73 and 107.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.34, 158.73 and 107.42 is: 147.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.34 : 158.73 = 107.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.34/158.73 = 107.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.34x = 158.73 × 107.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.34x = 17,050.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,050.78/115.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.83

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