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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.61, 159.58 and 69.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.61, 159.58 and 69.02 is: 95.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.61 : 159.58 = 69.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.61/159.58 = 69.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.61x = 159.58 × 69.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.61x = 11,013.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,013.68/115.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.26

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