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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.65, 159.61 and 69.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.65, 159.61 and 69.02 is: 95.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.65 : 159.61 = 69.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.65/159.61 = 69.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.65x = 159.61 × 69.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.65x = 11,015.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,015.94/115.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.25

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