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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.62, 159.70 and 93.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.62, 159.70 and 93.86 is: 129.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.62 : 159.70 = 93.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.62/159.70 = 93.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.62x = 159.70 × 93.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.62x = 14,989.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,989.44/115.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.64

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