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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.34, 159.48 and 87.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.34, 159.48 and 87.68 is: 121.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.34 : 159.48 = 87.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.34/159.48 = 87.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.34x = 159.48 × 87.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.34x = 13,983.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,983.61/115.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.24

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