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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.80, 160.08 and 108.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.80, 160.08 and 108.24 is: 149.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.80 : 160.08 = 108.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.80/160.08 = 108.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.80x = 160.08 × 108.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.80x = 17,327.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,327.06/115.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.63

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