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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.93, 160.06 and 93.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.93, 160.06 and 93.75 is: 129.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.93 : 160.06 = 93.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.93/160.06 = 93.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.93x = 160.06 × 93.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.93x = 15,005.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,005.63/115.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.44

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