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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.96, 160.24 and 87.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.96, 160.24 and 87.08 is: 120.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.96 : 160.24 = 87.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.96/160.24 = 87.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.96x = 160.24 × 87.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.96x = 13,953.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,953.70/115.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.33

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