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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.63, 159.58 and 71.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.63, 159.58 and 71.97 is: 99.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.63 : 159.58 = 71.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.63/159.58 = 71.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.63x = 159.58 × 71.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.63x = 11,484.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,484.17/115.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.32

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