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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.49, 159.40 and 71.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.49, 159.40 and 71.22 is: 98.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.49 : 159.40 = 71.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.49/159.40 = 71.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.49x = 159.40 × 71.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.49x = 11,352.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,352.47/115.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.30

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