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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.98, 159.89 and 94.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.98, 159.89 and 94.11 is: 129.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.98 : 159.89 = 94.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.98/159.89 = 94.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.98x = 159.89 × 94.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.98x = 15,046.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,046.78/115.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.74

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