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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.01, 158.68 and 68.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.01, 158.68 and 68.36 is: 94.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.01 : 158.68 = 68.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.01/158.68 = 68.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.01x = 158.68 × 68.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.01x = 10,847.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,847.59/115.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.32

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