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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.17, 159.01 and 71.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.17, 159.01 and 71.58 is: 98.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.17 : 159.01 = 71.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.17/159.01 = 71.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.17x = 159.01 × 71.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.17x = 11,382.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,382.76/115.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.83

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