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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.80, 159.89 and 91.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.80, 159.89 and 91.19 is: 125.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.80 : 159.89 = 91.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.80/159.89 = 91.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.80x = 159.89 × 91.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.80x = 14,579.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,579.91/115.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.91

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