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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.25, 165.88 and 115.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.25, 165.88 and 115.59 is: 159.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.25 : 165.88 = 115.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.25/165.88 = 115.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.25x = 165.88 × 115.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.25x = 19,173.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,173.90/120.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.46

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