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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.49, 159.54 and 106.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.49, 159.54 and 106.76 is: 147.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.49 : 159.54 = 106.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.49/159.54 = 106.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.49x = 159.54 × 106.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.49x = 17,032.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,032.49/115.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.48

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