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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.22, 159.06 and 88.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.22, 159.06 and 88.93 is: 122.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.22 : 159.06 = 88.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.22/159.06 = 88.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.22x = 159.06 × 88.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.22x = 14,144.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,144.93/115.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.77

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