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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.64, 159.48 and 106.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.64, 159.48 and 106.28 is: 146.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.64 : 159.48 = 106.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.64/159.48 = 106.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.64x = 159.48 × 106.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.64x = 16,949.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,949.53/115.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.57

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