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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.98, 159.99 and 86.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.98, 159.99 and 86.82 is: 119.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.98 : 159.99 = 86.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.98/159.99 = 86.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.98x = 159.99 × 86.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.98x = 13,890.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,890.33/115.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.76

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