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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.06, 158.81 and 71.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.06, 158.81 and 71.37 is: 98.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.06 : 158.81 = 71.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.06/158.81 = 71.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.06x = 158.81 × 71.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.06x = 11,334.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,334.27/115.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.51

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