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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.23, 159.03 and 71.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.23, 159.03 and 71.58 is: 98.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.23 : 159.03 = 71.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.23/159.03 = 71.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.23x = 159.03 × 71.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.23x = 11,383.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,383.37/115.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.79

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