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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.66, 159.74 and 91.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.66, 159.74 and 91.36 is: 126.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.66 : 159.74 = 91.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.66/159.74 = 91.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.66x = 159.74 × 91.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.66x = 14,593.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,593.85/115.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.18

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