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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.91, 159.97 and 69.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.91, 159.97 and 69.31 is: 95.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.91 : 159.97 = 69.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.91/159.97 = 69.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.91x = 159.97 × 69.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.91x = 11,087.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,087.78/115.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.66

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