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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.26, 158.94 and 98.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.26, 158.94 and 98.88 is: 136.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.26 : 158.94 = 98.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.26/158.94 = 98.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.26x = 158.94 × 98.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.26x = 15,715.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,715.99/115.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.35

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