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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.71, 159.25 and 92.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.71, 159.25 and 92.32 is: 127.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.71 : 159.25 = 92.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.71/159.25 = 92.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.71x = 159.25 × 92.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.71x = 14,701.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,701.96/115.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.06

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