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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.84, 159.01 and 105.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.84, 159.01 and 105.42 is: 144.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.84 : 159.01 = 105.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.84/159.01 = 105.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.84x = 159.01 × 105.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.84x = 16,763.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,763.20/115.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.71

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