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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.67, 159.46 and 93.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.67, 159.46 and 93.80 is: 129.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.67 : 159.46 = 93.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.67/159.46 = 93.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.67x = 159.46 × 93.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.67x = 14,957.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,957.35/115.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.31

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