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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.80, 159.68 and 92.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.80, 159.68 and 92.46 is: 127.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.80 : 159.68 = 92.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.80/159.68 = 92.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.80x = 159.68 × 92.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.80x = 14,764.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,764.01/115.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.50

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