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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.22, 158.94 and 87.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.22, 158.94 and 87.58 is: 120.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.22 : 158.94 = 87.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.22/158.94 = 87.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.22x = 158.94 × 87.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.22x = 13,919.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,919.92/115.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.81

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