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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.88, 159.85 and 88.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.88, 159.85 and 88.20 is: 121.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.88 : 159.85 = 88.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.88/159.85 = 88.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.88x = 159.85 × 88.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.88x = 14,099.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,099.15/115.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.67

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