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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.25, 159.02 and 68.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.25, 159.02 and 68.62 is: 94.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.25 : 159.02 = 68.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.25/159.02 = 68.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.25x = 159.02 × 68.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.25x = 10,910.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,910.99/115.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.68

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