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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.67, 159.54 and 104.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.67, 159.54 and 104.87 is: 144.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.67 : 159.54 = 104.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.67/159.54 = 104.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.67x = 159.54 × 104.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.67x = 16,730.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,730.97/115.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.64

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