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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.52, 159.33 and 98.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.52, 159.33 and 98.20 is: 135.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.52 : 159.33 = 98.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.52/159.33 = 98.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.52x = 159.33 × 98.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.52x = 15,645.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,645.41/115.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.43

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