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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.85, 160.07 and 91.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.85, 160.07 and 91.48 is: 126.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.85 : 160.07 = 91.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.85/160.07 = 91.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.85x = 160.07 × 91.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.85x = 14,641.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,641.95/115.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.39

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