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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.23, 159.12 and 86.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.23, 159.12 and 86.07 is: 118.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.23 : 159.12 = 86.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.23/159.12 = 86.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.23x = 159.12 × 86.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.23x = 13,695.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,695.46/115.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.85

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