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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.83, 159.65 and 91.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.83, 159.65 and 91.23 is: 125.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.83 : 159.65 = 91.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.83/159.65 = 91.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.83x = 159.65 × 91.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.83x = 14,564.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,564.87/115.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.74

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