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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.68, 159.39 and 86.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.68, 159.39 and 86.52 is: 119.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.68 : 159.39 = 86.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.68/159.39 = 86.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.68x = 159.39 × 86.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.68x = 13,790.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,790.42/115.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.21

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