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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.36, 159.28 and 86.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.36, 159.28 and 86.20 is: 119.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.36 : 159.28 = 86.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.36/159.28 = 86.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.36x = 159.28 × 86.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.36x = 13,729.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,729.94/115.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.02

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