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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.67, 159.45 and 97.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.67, 159.45 and 97.13 is: 133.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.67 : 159.45 = 97.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.67/159.45 = 97.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.67x = 159.45 × 97.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.67x = 15,487.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,487.38/115.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.89

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