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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.68, 158.96 and 104.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.68, 158.96 and 104.48 is: 143.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.68 : 158.96 = 104.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.68/158.96 = 104.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.68x = 158.96 × 104.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.68x = 16,608.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,608.14/115.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.57

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