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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.21, 158.79 and 93.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.21, 158.79 and 93.34 is: 128.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.21 : 158.79 = 93.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.21/158.79 = 93.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.21x = 158.79 × 93.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.21x = 14,821.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,821.46/115.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.65

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