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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.67, 159.53 and 87.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.67, 159.53 and 87.98 is: 121.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.67 : 159.53 = 87.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.67/159.53 = 87.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.67x = 159.53 × 87.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.67x = 14,034.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,034.21/115.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.33

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