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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.54, 159.40 and 68.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.54, 159.40 and 68.92 is: 95.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.54 : 159.40 = 68.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.54/159.40 = 68.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.54x = 159.40 × 68.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.54x = 10,984.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,984.71/115.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.08

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