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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.29, 159.26 and 92.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.29, 159.26 and 92.14 is: 127.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.29 : 159.26 = 92.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.29/159.26 = 92.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.29x = 159.26 × 92.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.29x = 14,675.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,675.01/115.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.28

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