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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.57, 159.47 and 68.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.57, 159.47 and 68.96 is: 95.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.57 : 159.47 = 68.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.57/159.47 = 68.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.57x = 159.47 × 68.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.57x = 10,996.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,996.82/115.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.15

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