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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.72, 159.89 and 91.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.72, 159.89 and 91.35 is: 126.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.72 : 159.89 = 91.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.72/159.89 = 91.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.72x = 159.89 × 91.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.72x = 14,605.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,605.95/115.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.22

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