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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.04, 158.70 and 71.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.04, 158.70 and 71.34 is: 98.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.04 : 158.70 = 71.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.04/158.70 = 71.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.04x = 158.70 × 71.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.04x = 11,321.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,321.66/115.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.41

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