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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.68, 159.52 and 69.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.68, 159.52 and 69.68 is: 96.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.68 : 159.52 = 69.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.68/159.52 = 69.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.68x = 159.52 × 69.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.68x = 11,115.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,115.35/115.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.09

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