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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.70, 159.64 and 69.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.70, 159.64 and 69.08 is: 95.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.70 : 159.64 = 69.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.70/159.64 = 69.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.70x = 159.64 × 69.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.70x = 11,026.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,026.96/115.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.30

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