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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.25, 158.76 and 93.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.25, 158.76 and 93.38 is: 128.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.25 : 158.76 = 93.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.25/158.76 = 93.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.25x = 158.76 × 93.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.25x = 14,825.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,825.01/115.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.63

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