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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.64, 159.58 and 69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.64, 159.58 and 69 is: 95.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.64 : 159.58 = 69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.64/159.58 = 69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.64x = 159.58 × 69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.64x = 11,011.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,011.02/115.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.22

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