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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.73, 159.74 and 88.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.73, 159.74 and 88.16 is: 121.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.73 : 159.74 = 88.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.73/159.74 = 88.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.73x = 159.74 × 88.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.73x = 14,081.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,081.77/115.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.68

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