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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.36, 159.04 and 89.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.36, 159.04 and 89.44 is: 123.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.36 : 159.04 = 89.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.36/159.04 = 89.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.36x = 159.04 × 89.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.36x = 14,224.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,224.54/115.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.31

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