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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.07, 158.66 and 94.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.07, 158.66 and 94.03 is: 129.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.07 : 158.66 = 94.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.07/158.66 = 94.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.07x = 158.66 × 94.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.07x = 14,918.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,918.29/115.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.65

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