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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.25, 159.04 and 68.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.25, 159.04 and 68.63 is: 94.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.25 : 159.04 = 68.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.25/159.04 = 68.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.25x = 159.04 × 68.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.25x = 10,914.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,914.56/115.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.70

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