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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.41, 159.22 and 71.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.41, 159.22 and 71.13 is: 98.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.41 : 159.22 = 71.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.41/159.22 = 71.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.41x = 159.22 × 71.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.41x = 11,324.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,324.71/115.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.13

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