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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.46, 158.90 and 92.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.46, 158.90 and 92.06 is: 126.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.46 : 158.90 = 92.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.46/158.90 = 92.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.46x = 158.90 × 92.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.46x = 14,628.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,628.33/115.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.70

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