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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.44, 159.21 and 89.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.44, 159.21 and 89.52 is: 123.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.44 : 159.21 = 89.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.44/159.21 = 89.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.44x = 159.21 × 89.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.44x = 14,252.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,252.48/115.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.46

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