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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.03, 158.33 and 87.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.03, 158.33 and 87.33 is: 120.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.03 : 158.33 = 87.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.03/158.33 = 87.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.03x = 158.33 × 87.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.03x = 13,826.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,826.96/115.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.21

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