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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.93, 159.97 and 69.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.93, 159.97 and 69.33 is: 95.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.93 : 159.97 = 69.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.93/159.97 = 69.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.93x = 159.97 × 69.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.93x = 11,090.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,090.72/115.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.67

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