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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.18, 158.97 and 71.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.18, 158.97 and 71.56 is: 98.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.18 : 158.97 = 71.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.18/158.97 = 71.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.18x = 158.97 × 71.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.18x = 11,375.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,375.89/115.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.77

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