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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.95, 159.92 and 86.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.95, 159.92 and 86.54 is: 119.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.95 : 159.92 = 86.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.95/159.92 = 86.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.95x = 159.92 × 86.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.95x = 13,839.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,839.77/115.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.36

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