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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.63, 159.61 and 95.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.63, 159.61 and 95.14 is: 131.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.63 : 159.61 = 95.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.63/159.61 = 95.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.63x = 159.61 × 95.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.63x = 15,185.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,185.30/115.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.33

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