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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.66, 159.54 and 91.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.66, 159.54 and 91.18 is: 125.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.66 : 159.54 = 91.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.66/159.54 = 91.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.66x = 159.54 × 91.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.66x = 14,546.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,546.86/115.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.77

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