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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.61, 159.74 and 86.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.61, 159.74 and 86.22 is: 119.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.61 : 159.74 = 86.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.61/159.74 = 86.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.61x = 159.74 × 86.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.61x = 13,772.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,772.68/115.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.14

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