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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.46, 159.34 and 89.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.46, 159.34 and 89.26 is: 123.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.46 : 159.34 = 89.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.46/159.34 = 89.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.46x = 159.34 × 89.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.46x = 14,222.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,222.69/115.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.18

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