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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.91, 159.61 and 88.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.91, 159.61 and 88.17 is: 121.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.91 : 159.61 = 88.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.91/159.61 = 88.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.91x = 159.61 × 88.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.91x = 14,072.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,072.81/115.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.41

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