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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.34, 158.91 and 93.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.34, 158.91 and 93.47 is: 128.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.34 : 158.91 = 93.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.34/158.91 = 93.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.34x = 158.91 × 93.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.34x = 14,853.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,853.32/115.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.78

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