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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.08, 158.93 and 98.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.08, 158.93 and 98.39 is: 135.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.08 : 158.93 = 98.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.08/158.93 = 98.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.08x = 158.93 × 98.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.08x = 15,636.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,636.13/115.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.87

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