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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.38, 158.85 and 93.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.38, 158.85 and 93.12 is: 128.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.38 : 158.85 = 93.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.38/158.85 = 93.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.38x = 158.85 × 93.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.38x = 14,792.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,792.11/115.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.20

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