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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.50, 159.26 and 94.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.50, 159.26 and 94.47 is: 130.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.50 : 159.26 = 94.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.50/159.26 = 94.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.50x = 159.26 × 94.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.50x = 15,045.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,045.29/115.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.26

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