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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.56, 159.84 and 105.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.56, 159.84 and 105.66 is: 146.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.56 : 159.84 = 105.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.56/159.84 = 105.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.56x = 159.84 × 105.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.56x = 16,888.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,888.69/115.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.15

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