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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.98, 159.95 and 92.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.98, 159.95 and 92.49 is: 127.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.98 : 159.95 = 92.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.98/159.95 = 92.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.98x = 159.95 × 92.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.98x = 14,793.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,793.78/115.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.55

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