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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.01, 158.69 and 68.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.01, 158.69 and 68.37 is: 94.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.01 : 158.69 = 68.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.01/158.69 = 68.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.01x = 158.69 × 68.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.01x = 10,849.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,849.29/115.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.34

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