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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.64, 159.66 and 93.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.64, 159.66 and 93.72 is: 129.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.64 : 159.66 = 93.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.64/159.66 = 93.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.64x = 159.66 × 93.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.64x = 14,963.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,963.34/115.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.40

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