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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.92, 159.81 and 86.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.92, 159.81 and 86.76 is: 119.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.92 : 159.81 = 86.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.92/159.81 = 86.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.92x = 159.81 × 86.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.92x = 13,865.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,865.12/115.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.61

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