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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.63, 159.57 and 69.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.63, 159.57 and 69.01 is: 95.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.63 : 159.57 = 69.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.63/159.57 = 69.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.63x = 159.57 × 69.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.63x = 11,011.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,011.93/115.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.23

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