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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.71, 159.69 and 69.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.71, 159.69 and 69.09 is: 95.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.71 : 159.69 = 69.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.71/159.69 = 69.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.71x = 159.69 × 69.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.71x = 11,033.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,033.15/115.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.35

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