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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.01, 158.74 and 94.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.01, 158.74 and 94.34 is: 130.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.01 : 158.74 = 94.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.01/158.74 = 94.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.01x = 158.74 × 94.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.01x = 14,974.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,974.74/115.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.21

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