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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.07, 158.79 and 71.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.07, 158.79 and 71.38 is: 98.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.07 : 158.79 = 71.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.07/158.79 = 71.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.07x = 158.79 × 71.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.07x = 11,333.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,333.64/115.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.50

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