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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.39, 159.11 and 107.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.39, 159.11 and 107.19 is: 147.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.39 : 159.11 = 107.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.39/159.11 = 107.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.39x = 159.11 × 107.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.39x = 17,054.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,054.57/115.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.80

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