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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.81, 159.80 and 69.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.81, 159.80 and 69.16 is: 95.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.81 : 159.80 = 69.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.81/159.80 = 69.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.81x = 159.80 × 69.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.81x = 11,051.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,051.77/115.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.43

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