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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.17, 158.58 and 98.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.17, 158.58 and 98.76 is: 135.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.17 : 158.58 = 98.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.17/158.58 = 98.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.17x = 158.58 × 98.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.17x = 15,661.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,661.36/115.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.98

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