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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.24, 159.06 and 71.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.24, 159.06 and 71.64 is: 98.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.24 : 159.06 = 71.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.24/159.06 = 71.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.24x = 159.06 × 71.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.24x = 11,395.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,395.06/115.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.88

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