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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.74, 159.65 and 94.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.74, 159.65 and 94.76 is: 130.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.74 : 159.65 = 94.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.74/159.65 = 94.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.74x = 159.65 × 94.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.74x = 15,129.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,129.07/115.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.72

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