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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.65, 159.47 and 89.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.65, 159.47 and 89.38 is: 123.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.65 : 159.47 = 89.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.65/159.47 = 89.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.65x = 159.47 × 89.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.65x = 14,252.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,252.58/115.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.24

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