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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.35, 159.17 and 87.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.35, 159.17 and 87.65 is: 120.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.35 : 159.17 = 87.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.35/159.17 = 87.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.35x = 159.17 × 87.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.35x = 13,951.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,951.25/115.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.95

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