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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.50, 159.40 and 68.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.50, 159.40 and 68.87 is: 95.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.50 : 159.40 = 68.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.50/159.40 = 68.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.50x = 159.40 × 68.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.50x = 10,977.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,977.88/115.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.05

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