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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.51, 159.43 and 94.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.51, 159.43 and 94.84 is: 130.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.51 : 159.43 = 94.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.51/159.43 = 94.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.51x = 159.43 × 94.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.51x = 15,119.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,119.54/115.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.90

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