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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.11, 158.94 and 91.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.11, 158.94 and 91.89 is: 126.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.11 : 158.94 = 91.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.11/158.94 = 91.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.11x = 158.94 × 91.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.11x = 14,605.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,605.00/115.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.88

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