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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.32, 158.96 and 92.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.32, 158.96 and 92.12 is: 126.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.32 : 158.96 = 92.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.32/158.96 = 92.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.32x = 158.96 × 92.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.32x = 14,643.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,643.40/115.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.98

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