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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.85, 160.00 and 89.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.85, 160.00 and 89.94 is: 124.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.85 : 160.00 = 89.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.85/160.00 = 89.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.85x = 160.00 × 89.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.85x = 14,389.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,389.71/115.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.21

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