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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.14, 158.86 and 88.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.14, 158.86 and 88.94 is: 122.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.14 : 158.86 = 88.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.14/158.86 = 88.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.14x = 158.86 × 88.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.14x = 14,129.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,129.01/115.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.71

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