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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.08, 158.68 and 71.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.08, 158.68 and 71.36 is: 98.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.08 : 158.68 = 71.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.08/158.68 = 71.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.08x = 158.68 × 71.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.08x = 11,323.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,323.40/115.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.40

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