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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.46, 159 and 98.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.46, 159 and 98.84 is: 136.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.46 : 159 = 98.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.46/159 = 98.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.46x = 159 × 98.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.46x = 15,715.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,715.56/115.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.11

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