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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.39, 159 and 94.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.39, 159 and 94.60 is: 130.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.39 : 159 = 94.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.39/159 = 94.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.39x = 159 × 94.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.39x = 15,041.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,041.40/115.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.35

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