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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.64, 159.45 and 86.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.64, 159.45 and 86.12 is: 118.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.64 : 159.45 = 86.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.64/159.45 = 86.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.64x = 159.45 × 86.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.64x = 13,731.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,731.83/115.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.75

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