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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.62, 159.12 and 101.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.62, 159.12 and 101.71 is: 139.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.62 : 159.12 = 101.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.62/159.12 = 101.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.62x = 159.12 × 101.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.62x = 16,184.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,184.10/115.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.98

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