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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.26, 159 and 68.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.26, 159 and 68.61 is: 94.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.26 : 159 = 68.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.26/159 = 68.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.26x = 159 × 68.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.26x = 10,908.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,908.99/115.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.65

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