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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.24, 159.02 and 87.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.24, 159.02 and 87.56 is: 120.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.24 : 159.02 = 87.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.24/159.02 = 87.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.24x = 159.02 × 87.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.24x = 13,923.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,923.79/115.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.82

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