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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.19, 158.90 and 68.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.19, 158.90 and 68.55 is: 94.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.19 : 158.90 = 68.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.19/158.90 = 68.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.19x = 158.90 × 68.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.19x = 10,891.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,891.46/115.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.56

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