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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.24, 158.94 and 88.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.24, 158.94 and 88.97 is: 122.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.24 : 158.94 = 88.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.24/158.94 = 88.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.24x = 158.94 × 88.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.24x = 14,141.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,141.29/115.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.71

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