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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.36, 159.22 and 68.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.36, 159.22 and 68.77 is: 94.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.36 : 159.22 = 68.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.36/159.22 = 68.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.36x = 159.22 × 68.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.36x = 10,948.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,948.76/115.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.91

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