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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.58, 159.38 and 94.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.58, 159.38 and 94.92 is: 130.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.58 : 159.38 = 94.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.58/159.38 = 94.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.58x = 159.38 × 94.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.58x = 15,128.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,128.35/115.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.89

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