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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.62, 159.35 and 94.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.62, 159.35 and 94.83 is: 130.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.62 : 159.35 = 94.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.62/159.35 = 94.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.62x = 159.35 × 94.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.62x = 15,110.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,110.67/115.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.69

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