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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.15, 159.12 and 87.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.15, 159.12 and 87.47 is: 120.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.15 : 159.12 = 87.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.15/159.12 = 87.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.15x = 159.12 × 87.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.15x = 13,918.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,918.23/115.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.87

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