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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.67, 159.35 and 88.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.67, 159.35 and 88.02 is: 121.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.67 : 159.35 = 88.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.67/159.35 = 88.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.67x = 159.35 × 88.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.67x = 14,025.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,025.19/115.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.25

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