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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.92, 159.48 and 106.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.92, 159.48 and 106.92 is: 147.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.92 : 159.48 = 106.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.92/159.48 = 106.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.92x = 159.48 × 106.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.92x = 17,051.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,051.60/115.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.10

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