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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.39, 159.35 and 107.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.39, 159.35 and 107.20 is: 148.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.39 : 159.35 = 107.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.39/159.35 = 107.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.39x = 159.35 × 107.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.39x = 17,080.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,080.99/115.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.03

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