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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.59, 159.33 and 93.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.59, 159.33 and 93.52 is: 128.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.59 : 159.33 = 93.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.59/159.33 = 93.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.59x = 159.33 × 93.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.59x = 14,901.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,901.09/115.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.91

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