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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.64, 159.55 and 69.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.64, 159.55 and 69.02 is: 95.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.64 : 159.55 = 69.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.64/159.55 = 69.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.64x = 159.55 × 69.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.64x = 11,012.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,012.14/115.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.23

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