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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.53, 159.17 and 93.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.53, 159.17 and 93.66 is: 129.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.53 : 159.17 = 93.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.53/159.17 = 93.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.53x = 159.17 × 93.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.53x = 14,906.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,906.80/115.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.03

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