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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.44, 159.16 and 95.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.44, 159.16 and 95.70 is: 131.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.44 : 159.16 = 95.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.44/159.16 = 95.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.44x = 159.16 × 95.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.44x = 15,231.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,231.61/115.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.94

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