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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.53, 159.37 and 87.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.53, 159.37 and 87.82 is: 121.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.53 : 159.37 = 87.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.53/159.37 = 87.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.53x = 159.37 × 87.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.53x = 13,995.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,995.26/115.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.14

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