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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.45, 159.04 and 92.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.45, 159.04 and 92.21 is: 127.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.45 : 159.04 = 92.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.45/159.04 = 92.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.45x = 159.04 × 92.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.45x = 14,665.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,665.08/115.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.03

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