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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.89, 159.91 and 69.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.89, 159.91 and 69.26 is: 95.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.89 : 159.91 = 69.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.89/159.91 = 69.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.89x = 159.91 × 69.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.89x = 11,075.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,075.29/115.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.57

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