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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.10, 158.85 and 91.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.10, 158.85 and 91.97 is: 126.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.10 : 158.85 = 91.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.10/158.85 = 91.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.10x = 158.85 × 91.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.10x = 14,608.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,608.64/115.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.93

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