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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.90, 160.11 and 107.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.90, 160.11 and 107.26 is: 148.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.90 : 160.11 = 107.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.90/160.11 = 107.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.90x = 160.11 × 107.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.90x = 17,173.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,173.40/115.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.17

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