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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.18, 158.92 and 93.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.18, 158.92 and 93.31 is: 128.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.18 : 158.92 = 93.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.18/158.92 = 93.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.18x = 158.92 × 93.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.18x = 14,828.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,828.19/115.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.74

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