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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.29, 159.06 and 68.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.29, 159.06 and 68.67 is: 94.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.29 : 159.06 = 68.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.29/159.06 = 68.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.29x = 159.06 × 68.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.29x = 10,922.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,922.31/115.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.74

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