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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.83, 159.71 and 89.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.83, 159.71 and 89.57 is: 123.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.83 : 159.71 = 89.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.83/159.71 = 89.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.83x = 159.71 × 89.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.83x = 14,305.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,305.18/115.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.50

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