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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.91, 159.97 and 69.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.91, 159.97 and 69.29 is: 95.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.91 : 159.97 = 69.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.91/159.97 = 69.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.91x = 159.97 × 69.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.91x = 11,084.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,084.32/115.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.63

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