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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.27, 159.17 and 96.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.27, 159.17 and 96.90 is: 133.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.27 : 159.17 = 96.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.27/159.17 = 96.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.27x = 159.17 × 96.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.27x = 15,422.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,422.49/115.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.79

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