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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.54, 159.18 and 87.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.54, 159.18 and 87.86 is: 121.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.54 : 159.18 = 87.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.54/159.18 = 87.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.54x = 159.18 × 87.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.54x = 13,985.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,985.55/115.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.05

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