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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.56, 159.50 and 71.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.56, 159.50 and 71.87 is: 99.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.56 : 159.50 = 71.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.56/159.50 = 71.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.56x = 159.50 × 71.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.56x = 11,463.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,463.27/115.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.20

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