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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.91, 158.72 and 93.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.91, 158.72 and 93.34 is: 128.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.91 : 158.72 = 93.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.91/158.72 = 93.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.91x = 158.72 × 93.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.91x = 14,814.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,814.92/114.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.93

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