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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.03, 158.37 and 98.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.03, 158.37 and 98.56 is: 135.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.03 : 158.37 = 98.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.03/158.37 = 98.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.03x = 158.37 × 98.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.03x = 15,608.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,608.16/115.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.69

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