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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.27, 159.04 and 71.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.27, 159.04 and 71.57 is: 98.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.27 : 159.04 = 71.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.27/159.04 = 71.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.27x = 159.04 × 71.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.27x = 11,382.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,382.98/115.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.75

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