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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.48, 159.27 and 94.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.48, 159.27 and 94.75 is: 130.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.48 : 159.27 = 94.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.48/159.27 = 94.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.48x = 159.27 × 94.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.48x = 15,090.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,090.83/115.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.68

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