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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.47, 159.39 and 91.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.47, 159.39 and 91.08 is: 125.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.47 : 159.39 = 91.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.47/159.39 = 91.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.47x = 159.39 × 91.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.47x = 14,517.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,517.24/115.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.72

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