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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.59, 172.98 and 69.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.59, 172.98 and 69.93 is: 104.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.59 : 172.98 = 69.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.59/172.98 = 69.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.59x = 172.98 × 69.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.59x = 12,096.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,096.49/115.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.65

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