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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.14, 158.96 and 71.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.14, 158.96 and 71.52 is: 98.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.14 : 158.96 = 71.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.14/158.96 = 71.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.14x = 158.96 × 71.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.14x = 11,368.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,368.82/115.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.74

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