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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.63, 159.49 and 107.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.63, 159.49 and 107.44 is: 148.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.63 : 159.49 = 107.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.63/159.49 = 107.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.63x = 159.49 × 107.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.63x = 17,135.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,135.61/115.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.19

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