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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.93, 159.95 and 69.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.93, 159.95 and 69.30 is: 95.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.93 : 159.95 = 69.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.93/159.95 = 69.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.93x = 159.95 × 69.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.93x = 11,084.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,084.54/115.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.61

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