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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.14, 159.09 and 93.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.14, 159.09 and 93.27 is: 128.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.14 : 159.09 = 93.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.14/159.09 = 93.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.14x = 159.09 × 93.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.14x = 14,838.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,838.32/115.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.87

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