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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.19, 158.96 and 63.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.19, 158.96 and 63.44 is: 87.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.19 : 158.96 = 63.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.19/158.96 = 63.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.19x = 158.96 × 63.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.19x = 10,084.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,084.42/115.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.55

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