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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.11, 158.78 and 71.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.11, 158.78 and 71.43 is: 98.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.11 : 158.78 = 71.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.11/158.78 = 71.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.11x = 158.78 × 71.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.11x = 11,341.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,341.30/115.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.53

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