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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.21, 159 and 68.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.21, 159 and 68.60 is: 94.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.21 : 159 = 68.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.21/159 = 68.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.21x = 159 × 68.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.21x = 10,907.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,907.40/115.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.67

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