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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.28, 159 and 98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.28, 159 and 98 is: 135.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.28 : 159 = 98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.28/159 = 98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.28x = 159 × 98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.28x = 15,582
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,582/115.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.17

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