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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.12, 158.87 and 68.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.12, 158.87 and 68.53 is: 94.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.12 : 158.87 = 68.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.12/158.87 = 68.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.12x = 158.87 × 68.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.12x = 10,887.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,887.36/115.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.57

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