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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.25, 158.97 and 88.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.25, 158.97 and 88.98 is: 122.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.25 : 158.97 = 88.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.25/158.97 = 88.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.25x = 158.97 × 88.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.25x = 14,145.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,145.15/115.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.74

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